Chinese Steamed Fish in Sauce

This dish is especially popular for Chinese New Year, the fish symbolizing longevity.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2-4

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.