Basic Steamed Fish-Chinese

Name: Basic Steamed Fish-Chinese
Ingredients: 1 fish, weighing about 1 1/2 pounds (I use sea bass); 1 tablespoon preserved black bean, washed and crushed; 1 tablespoon chopped leek (or 1/2 small onion); 1 teaspoon ginger, shredded; 1 12 teaspoons salt; 1 garlic clove, crushed (garnish); 1 tablespoon peanut oil (garnish); 2 teaspoons sesame oil (garnish)

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 fish, weighing about 1 1/2 pounds (I use sea bass)
1 tablespoon preserved black bean, washed and crushed
1 tablespoon chopped leek (or 1/2 small onion)
1 teaspoon ginger, shredded
1 12 teaspoons salt
1 garlic clove, crushed (garnish)
1 tablespoon peanut oil (garnish)
2 teaspoons sesame oil (garnish)

Directions

1

Prepare wok for steaming.
2

Place the fish on a dish that is large enough to hold it, and allow steam to circulate around it.
3

If necessary, bend the fish a little.
4

Mix the flavorings together and rub on the fish.
5

Fish with its skin on should be scored lightly to allow the flavorings to penetrate through to the flesh.
6

Steam in bamboo steamer for 20 minutes or until the flesh is opaque.
7

Heat the peanut oil.
8

Brown and discard the garlic.
9

Add the sesame oil but only to warm it, not to cook.
10

Pour oil mixture over the fish and serve.