Oriental Poached Fish

Ingredients

• For the poaching liquid
• 15 sprigs fresh cilantro, torn in half
• 1 inch long piece fresh ginger, lightly smashed with the flat side of a knife
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 4 scallions, cut into thirds
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons gin
• For the fish
• 1 1/2 - 2 lbs fresh fish fillets (trout, striped bass, red snapper, catfish)
• For the sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 pinch ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, julienned
• 2 scallions, white parts only, cut into 1/2 inch long julienne