shuizhu
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Shuizhu is a Chinese dish which originated from Sichuan cuisine; its name literally means "water-boiled (meat)". The dish consists of meat, chili pepper, and vegetable oil.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | thinly sliced meat, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, vegetable oil, bok choy or sprouts, chili bean paste |
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| 🔥Cooking method | poached in seasoned broth then topped with hot oil and spices |
| 👅Flavour & style | fiery, numbing, oily and intensely spicy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | served hot as a main shared dish over rice |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does shuizhu come from?
shuizhu is a dish that originated in China.
What is shuizhu?
Shuizhu is a Chinese dish which originated from Sichuan cuisine; its name literally means "water-boiled (meat)". The dish consists of meat, chili pepper, and vegetable oil.