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Chinese-style steamed red snapper

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.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Chop the shallots, ginger and garlic.
  2. Heat the groundnut oil in a wok and stir-fry the shallot, garlic and ginger for 2-3 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Put a lid on. Turn the heat on and bring to the boil. Steam for about 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  7. Serve warm.