Chinese · serves 2

Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion

Twenty minutes, almost no fat, and it tastes clean and precise.

20 min Some work Non-vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 600g whole fish or fillets
  • 3 inch ginger, half sliced half julienned
  • 4 spring onions
  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Coriander
  • Rice for 2

Method

  1. Salt the fish lightly and sit it on a plate over sliced ginger and spring onion tops.
  2. Steam 8-10 minutes for fillets, 12 for a whole fish. It's done the moment the flesh flakes at the thickest point — a minute over and it's ruined.
  3. Pour away the water that collects on the plate. It tastes muddy.
  4. Warm the soy with sugar and 2 tbsp water, pour around the fish, not over it.
  5. Pile julienned ginger, spring onion and coriander on top.
  6. Heat the oil until it just smokes and pour it over the pile. It should hiss. That's the whole technique.

Questions people ask about Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion

How long does Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion take?

About 20 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of fish in Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion?

Use any firm white fish, or paneer for a vegetarian version. Avoid delicate fish in anything that needs stirring.

Can I make Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Can I make Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion vegetarian?

Yes. Replace the fish with king oyster mushrooms torn into chunks, or firm tofu pressed dry. Both want a hard sear first, and both go in at the very end, because neither needs more than a couple of minutes.

What do you serve with Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion?

Steamed rice. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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