Kao Yu (spicy grilled fish) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Kao Yu is a Chinese dish made by simmering a whole fish with mala sauce, mung bean sprouts, and vegetables.
Kao Yu is a Chinese dish made by simmering a whole fish with mala sauce, mung bean sprouts, and vegetables. Its numbing, spicy flavor pairs with the delicate taste of the fish, making it a great choice for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Chinese · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 894g serving): 583.6 kcal · protein 60.3g · carbohydrate 19.3g · fat 25.8g · sodium 1018.7mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Pat the rockfish thoroughly dry before cooking so it sticks less to the pan.
Tips: The fish can fall apart easily, so spoon the broth over it as it cooks instead of turning it.
Tips: Mala soup sauces vary in spiciness and saltiness, so start with a small amount and adjust it at the end.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Rockfish — 250 g
- Mala tang sauce — 35 g
- Mung bean sprouts — 80 g
- Bok choy — 80 g
- Tofu — 100 g
- Onion — 50 g
- Garlic — 2 pc
- Ginger — 8 g
- Green onion — 20 g
- Dried red chili pepper — 1 pc
- Cooking oil — 2 tsp
- Water — 250 ml