Chinese Steam Fish Recipe

Chinese way of steam fish. This way of preparing steam fish can preserve the freshness of the fish.

Ingredients

  • Pomfret (or other type of white fish) - whole fish about 600 grams
  • Dried mushrooms (soaked and shredded) - 2 pieces
  • Spring onions (cut into 2 inches length)- 5 stalks
  • Chinese parsley - 1 stalk
  • Ginger (shredded) - 1 tablespoon
  • Soy sauce - 1 teaspoon
  • Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Chicken stock- 5 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil - ½ teaspoon

Method

  • Remove entrails and clean fish properly and make 2 cuts on both sides. Seasoned fish with pinch of salt, sugar and pepper for 10 minutes.
  • Arrange pomfret  in a heatproof plate with 4 spring onions at the bottom.
  • Steam fish in high temperature for 10 minute and while steaming fish, prepare the gravy.
  • Heat cooking oil in wok or frying pan, add shredded ginger, mushrooms, spring onions and mushrooms then stir-fry for 1 minute. Add chicken stock and bring to boil.
  • When fish is cooked and ready, spread the gravy and sesame oil over the fish. Garnish dish with Chinese parsley and serve hot.

 

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