Chopped Pepper Fish Head

Overview

Name: Chopped Pepper Fish Head (also known as Chop bell pepper fish head)
Origin: Hunan Province, China
Reputation: A traditional famous dish in Hunan cuisine, it was rated as one of the ten classic dishes of Hunan in the "Chinese Cuisine" officially released in 2018.

Cuisine

Hunan Cuisine, one of the Eight Great Cuisines of China, characterized by its heavy oil, vivid color, prominent main flavor, and especially known for its sour, spicy, fragrant, fresh, and preserved tastes.

Taste

It is salty, fresh, and slightly spicy, with a unique flavor that combines the freshness of the fish head and the spiciness of chopped peppers.

Characteristics

This dish showcases the essence of Hunan cuisine, featuring a bright red color, rich flavor, tender meat, and a perfect fusion of spicy and fresh tastes.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients: Fish head (commonly using silver carp or bighead carp head), chopped peppers
Seasonings: Soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, garlic, green onions, salt, sugar, sesame oil, pepper, etc.

Authentic Place to Eat

Chopped Pepper Fish Head can be tasted in various restaurants in Hunan Province, especially in Xiangtan, where it originated. Additionally, some well-known Hunan cuisine restaurants outside Hunan can also provide this dish with authentic flavor.

Bilingual Glossary

Chinese	English
剁椒鱼头	Chopped Pepper Fish Head
湘菜	Hunan Cuisine
咸鲜微辣	Salty, fresh, and slightly spicy
鱼头	Fish head
剁椒	Chopped pepper
湖南省	Hunan Province
传统名菜	Traditional famous dish
中国八大菜系之一	One of the Eight Great Cuisines of China
经典菜肴	Classic dish
独特口感和风味	Unique taste and flavor
食材精挑细选	Carefully selected ingredients
烹饪技艺精湛	Superb cooking skills