Pan-fried Belt Fish: A Simple Chinese Recipe - The Woks of Life

This simple Pan-Fried Belt Fish recipe has endured over the generations because of its simple flavor, crispiness, and buttery texture.

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!

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 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.

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 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.

Chinese Steamed Whole Fish With Fermented Black Beans and Garlic

Food served during the Chinese Lunar New Year is full of significance, and one of the most important dishes is a whole fish. It symbolizes plentiful prosperity for this year and the next. It's also one of the most simple dishes to make. Here, it's steamed, then topped with fermented black beans, garlic, chili flakes, cilantro and ginger for plenty of fresh, deep flavor.

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 Fish w/ Spicy Bean Sauce (Douban Yu)

This steamed spicy fish recipe is easy and really tasty. Just steam the fish filet, make the spicy bean sauce, and pour it over!

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.