Chinese-style steamed red snapper
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Background
This Chinese-style steamed red snapper is really easy to make. Serve it with rice and stir-fried veggies. This dish is perfect during the Chinese New Year celebrations as part of a festive menu.
Ingredients
- 1 medium red snapper
- 2 shallots
- 2 cm ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp groundnut oil
- Chili flakes
- 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 medium red
- 2 tsp toasted sesame soil
Instructions
- Chop the shallots, ginger and garlic.
- Heat the groundnut oil in a wok and stir-fry the shallot, garlic and ginger for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chilli flakes, stir, then add the vinegar, soy sauce and let it bubble for a minute or so. Turn off the heat and add the sesame oil.
- Put a bamboo basket or a metal steamer in a wok filled with a little water. Make sure the water doesn’t touch the base of the steamer or basket.
- Line the basket or steamer with a large piece of parchment paper and put the fish in the basket ( you could use a plate instead). Spoon some of the sauce in the cavity of the fish and pour the remaining over the top. Wrap with the paper.
- Put a lid on. Turn the heat on and bring to the boil. Steam for about 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Serve warm.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Steam
- Cuisines: - Chinese
- Occasions: - Chinese New Year
- Ingredients: - White fish
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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