Steamed Fish

Name: Steamed Fish
Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) whole perch or 1 (2 lb) rock cod fish; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sherry wine; 4 tablespoons preserved black beans; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 green onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths; 4 slices ginger, 1-inch x 2-inch shredded; 4 large dried Chinese mushrooms, prepared and cut into strips

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 (2 lb) whole perch or 1 (2 lb) rock cod fish
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sherry wine
4 tablespoons preserved black beans
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 green onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
4 slices ginger, 1-inch x 2-inch shredded
4 large dried Chinese mushrooms, prepared and cut into strips

Directions

1

Clean fish and wipe dry.
2

Rub fish with salt and sherry (inside and outside); place on a large platter.
3

Mash salted black beans with sesame oil and soy sauce.
4

Spread mixture over fish.
5

Arrange green onions, shredded ginger and mushroom strips on top of fish.
6

Place platter on top of rack in steamer.
7

Steam fish for 18-20 minutes.
8

Serve hot as part of a chinese meal.
9

Note: dried mushrooms are soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes, squeezed dry, stems removed and sliced.