Chinese Steamed Fish in Sauce

Submitted by Stella Mae

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

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• 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.