Pan Fried Fish: Chinese Whole Fish

Pan fried whole fish is a dish commonly prepared by Chinese families. Pan fried fish is both simple to make and is a crispy, savory and delicious fish dish!

Crispy Fried Flounder, Chinese-Style - The Woks of Life

Chinese crispy fried flounder or gan jian long li (干煎龙利) is a relatively easy Chinese fish dish to make at home. Serving a whole fried fish like this crispy fried founder is ideal for special occasions and Chinese New Year feasts.

Chinese Fish Stir-fry (Healthy One-Pan Meal!) - The Woks of Life

This restaurant-style fish stir-fry recipe is great for anyone intimidated by cooking a whole fish or looking for a healthy, protein/vegetable-packed meal.

Chinese Braised Fish (Hong Shao Yu)

This Chinese braised fish is one of my father's specialties, and he's sharing his recipe! His Hong shao yu is easy and one of the most delicious fish dishes you'll make home with a few ingredients.

Cantonese Steamed Fish: A 20 Minute

Cantonese steamed fish is often served at Chinese banquets, but it's also an easy recipe to make on any weeknight with just a few ingredients.

Chinese Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet Stir-fry

Sweet and Sour Fish is a very popular dish in China, and it’s almost always served as a whole fish. This recipe is the much easier version: Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet Stir-fry, using readily available fish fillets fried in a crispy batter.

Kung Pao Fish With Dried Chilies and Sichuan Peppercorns

In this variation on Kung Pao chicken, firm white-fleshed fish such as catfish or tillapia is marinated with soy sauce and white pepper, then deep fried until golden. Afterwards, it's stir-fried with classic Sichuan flavors: spicy dried chilies, mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and garlic.

Steamed Whole Fish, Chinese Style

A steamed whole fish is a favorite on any Chinese table. This Cantonese steamed fish recipe with soy, scallion and ginger a a must-try fish recipe. The tutorial on how to serve a Chinese steamed whole fish at the table is one-of-a-kind!

Salt and Pepper Fried Smelts

Little smelt fish get the Cantonese salt and pepper (white pepper, that is) treatment in this salt and pepper fried smelts recipe.

Shanghai Smoked Fish, Xun Yu (上海熏鱼) - The Woks of Life

Shanghai Smoked Fish (Shanghai Xun Yu, 上海熏鱼) may be fried, but it’s definitely not smoked. In Shanghai, it is a cold appetizer loved by locals and visitors alike––fried fish soaked in a sweet soy sauce. While it's eaten all year long, every family in Shanghai also considers it a must-have for Chinese New Year.