Signature Dish

Why Boiled Fish at ASTORIA DC is the Perfect Spicy Late-Night Dish

Host Seth Tillman heads to Astoria, a Sichuan restaurant in Washington, DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood. Chef/Owner Devin Gong demonstrates how to make water-boiled fish, a classic Sichuan dish known for its spicy and flavorful profile. The fish, marinated in salt, pepper, gin, and aromatics, is poached in a flavorful broth and topped with pickled chilies, cumin, garlic, and scallions.

Why Boiled Fish at ASTORIA DC is the Perfect Spicy Late-Night Dish

6m 15s

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