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Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions

Celine Leung
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large wok or pot with steaming rack
  • 1 Heatproof plate
  • 1 Tongs or gloves for handling hot plates

Ingredients
  

  • 500-700 g Whole fish
  • Salt to taste
  • Ginger sliced
  • Scallions (stems) cut into 3-inch lengths

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Toppings

  • Ginger julienned
  • Scallions (greens) julienned
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil heated

Instructions
 

  • Lightly sprinkle salt over the fish and gently rub the salt over the surface for 1-2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and repeat a few times until fish is cleaned.
    500-700 g Whole fish, Salt
  • Lay scallion stems and ginger slices on plate and place the fish on top.
    Ginger, Scallions (stems), 500-700 g Whole fish
  • Steam the fish for 10-12 minutes over high heat, depending on its size.
  • While steaming, mix the sauces in a small bowl.
    1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 3 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Water, 1 tsp Sugar
  • Once steamed, carefully remove the residual water from the plate.
  • Scatter the remaining julienned ginger and scallion greens over the fish.
    Ginger, Scallions (greens)
  • Heat vegetable oil until smoking and pour it over the fish and aromatics to release the fragrance.
    2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Drizzle the sauce mix around the fish.
  • Serve immediately with steamed rice as a main dish.

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