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Celine Leung

Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions

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

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. 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
  2. Lay scallion stems and ginger slices on plate and place the fish on top.
    Ginger, Scallions (stems), 500-700 g Whole fish
  3. Steam the fish for 10-12 minutes over high heat, depending on its size.
  4. While steaming, mix the sauces in a small bowl.
    1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 3 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Water, 1 tsp Sugar
  5. Once steamed, carefully remove the residual water from the plate.
  6. Scatter the remaining julienned ginger and scallion greens over the fish.
    Ginger, Scallions (greens)
  7. Heat vegetable oil until smoking and pour it over the fish and aromatics to release the fragrance.
    2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  8. Drizzle the sauce mix around the fish.
  9. Serve immediately with steamed rice as a main dish.

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