โSteamed Fishโ is a popular Cantonese dish that is traditionally eaten during Lunar New Years!๐๐ฅข๐งงThe whole fish is served from โhead to tailโ symbolizing that wealth will be with you throughout the year (from the beginning to the end).
Ingredients:
โ 1.5lb fish of choice (rock cod, tilapia, etc)
โ 1 knob Ginger (julienned)
โ 5 stalks of Green onions (julienned)
โ Seasoned seafood soy sauce (itโs a lil sweeter than regular soy sauce) 2-3 tbsp
โ Neutral oil 2 tbsp
โ 3 Garlic cloves (to infuse in oil)
Instructions:
1. After your fish monger has cleaned out your fish, you still have to clean it further to remove all the fishy-ness. When you open the fish via the belly, youโll see a black film. Scrape that out, then cut through the center towards the back bone and remove the blood. This will make sure that your fish will have a clean taste.
2. Rinse your fish thoroughly, pat dry and score it 3 times on one side
3. Julienne your ginger and green onions
4. Place your fish in a steaming dish with the scores facing up.
5. Stuff the fish with ginger & green onions + on top
6. Steam your fish on medium heat for 10-12 mins until the meat is firm
7. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan heat up neutral oil on medium heat. I like to infuse my oil with garlic for extra aroma. Add in 3 cloves & remove once it gets golden.
8. Remove the steamed ginger & green onions. (They have served their purpose)
9. Plate the fish onto a new serving dish. Discard the liquids (you donโt want that, itโs fishy ๐)
10. Sprinkle fresh ginger and green onion on top of the fish
11. Pour your hot oil over the fish and aromatics. You should hear a nice *sizzle* and smell the fragrant aromatics.
12. Lastly, drizzle seasoned seafood soy sauce on top
13. Enjoy over white rice ๐ Sik fan!
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