"West Lake" Tilapia

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse fish with cold water; pat dry with paper towel.
2. 2
   Use sharp knife to make 3 diagonal cuts in flesh on each side of fish.
3. 3
   Fill wok 2/3 full with water.
4. 4
   Add cooking wine and ginger; stir.
5. 5
   Bring just to simmer on medium-low heat.
6. 6
   Add fish.
7. 7
   (Water should completely cover fish.)
8. 8
   Cook 8 to 10 min.
9. 9
   or until fish flakes easily with fork.
10. 10
    Use slotted spoon to transfer fish to platter.
11. 11
    Pat dry with additional paper towel.
12. 12
    Cover to keep warm.
13. 13
    Discard ginger and all but 1/2 cup cooking water from wok.
14. 14
    Add dressing, soy sauce and sugar to wok; stir.
15. 15
    Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1 min.
16. 16
    or until sugar is dissolved.
17. 17
    Mix corn starch and water until well blended.
18. 18
    Add to ingredients in wok; cook and stir 1 min.
19. 19
    or until sauce is slightly thickened.
20. 20
    Spoon over fish; top with chives.