Chinese Steamed Fish in Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dish is especially popular for Chinese New Year, the fish symbolizing longevity. Ingredients:
1 medium sized whole white fish fillet, gutted and scales removed (you can have your fish monger do this) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or salad oil) |
4 slices fresh ginger, julienned |
2 large spring onions, julienned |
chopped cilantro, to sprinkle over top |
Directions:
1. Rinse and drain fish. Score the skin at 1/2 inch intervals on both sides.
2. Place the fish on a large plate, and sprinkle with salt inside and out.
3. Place the fish in a steamer basket and place in a wok, or use a regular Western steamer pot.
4. Sprinkle the fish evenly with the ginger slices, then cover with a lid.
5. Steam the fish on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, mix soy sauce and vinegar.
7. When the fish is flaky and cooked, place it on a serving plate.
8. Pour sauce over fish.
9. Toss out any water from the wok, and add oil and green onions.
10. Saute quickly over a hot flame until onions are a bit tender, then pour sizzling oil and onions over fish.
11. Garnish with chopped coriander (cilantro) and serve.
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