Cantonese Steamed Fish
Cantonese Steamed Fish is a simple dish made from fresh fish, an infusion of aromatics, and a tasty sauce. It's so easy to make and super healthy!
Servings: 2 people
Equipment
- Steamer Electric, Bamboo, or Makeshift
Ingredients
- 1 pc Yellow Croaker Fish Degutted and washed
- Salt To season
- White Pepper To season
- 1 stalk Scallions Sliced to thin matchstick sizes
- Small knob Ginger Sliced to thin matchstick sizes
- 1 pc Red Pepper Sliced to thinly
Steamed Fish Sauce
- 3-4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- White Pepper To taste
- 3 tbsp Neutral Oil Vegetable, Canola, etc
Instructions
- Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Mix until dissolved and set aside.
- Chop the scallion, ginger, and pepper into thin matchstick sizes. Set aside.
- Clean your fish thoroughly, then place it on a plate.
- Season all sides and the inside of the fish with salt and white pepper.
- Place half of the scallions, ginger, and pepper on top of the fish then steam for 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat up the oil until there is white smoke coming out.
- Once done steaming, remove the fish from the steamer, pour the sauce throughout the fish and place the rest of the aromatics on top.
- Pour the hot oil from the head to the tail of the fish and through the aromatics to infuse everything together.
- Serve hot with a fresh bowl of rice and enjoy!