Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions (清蒸鱼)

Ingredients

• 1 each whole fish (such as snapper or tilapia)
• 2 inches fresh ginger
• 4 stalks scallions
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine (Shaoxing wine)
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the whole fish under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Make 3 diagonal slits on each side of the fish to help it cook evenly.

3. 3

   Sprinkle salt evenly over the fish, including inside the cavity.

4. 4

   Peel the ginger and slice it thinly. Cut the scallions into 2-inch lengths.

5. 5

   Stuff half of the ginger slices and half of the scallions inside the cavity of the fish.

6. 6

   Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits into your steamer.

7. 7

   Lay the remaining ginger and scallions on top of the fish.

8. 8

   In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Drizzle this mixture over the fish.

9. 9

   Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.

10. 10

    Once the water is boiling, carefully place the plate with the fish into the steamer.

11. 11

    Cover the steamer and steam the fish for about 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

12. 12

    Remove the fish from the steamer carefully, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

13. 13

    Serve hot with steamed rice and additional soy sauce on the side.