Teochew Steamed White Pomfret 潮州清蒸白鯧

INGREDIENTS (2 SERVINGS)

A whole white pomfret (this one weighted about 500 grams)

Salt ... 1 Tsp

Light soy sauce ... 2 Tbsp

Cooking wine ... 1 Tbsp

Sesame oil ... 1 Tsp

Ginger ... 4 slices

Green onion (white part) ... 2 sections

Minced garlic ... 1 Tbsp

Shredded ginger ... 1 Tbsp

Tomato (wedged) ... 1

Medium-sized dried shiitake mushroom (soaked and shredded) ... 2

Salted (preserved) vegetables (shredded) ... ½ cup

Salted plums ... 2

Coriander (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash and pat dry fish, rub cavity with 1 Tsp salt and then insert 2 ginger slices to get rid of fishy smell.

2. Make two incisions on fish body (both sides), season with 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp cooking wine & 1 Tsp sesame oil.

3. Lay fish atop 2 ginger slices & green onion sections. Spread all ingredients over and around fish.

4. Make sure water is boiling in the steamer, and then steam fish over medium-high heat for about 10 - 12 min.

5. Garnish with coriander, remove from heat & it is ready to serve with rice while it is hot.

Note

Amount of time needed to steam fish depends on fish size and thickness of flesh.

The ideal fish steaming time is around 10 to 12 min for a 600g / 1lb fish.

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