Recipe of Ginger Scallion Fish

Ingredients

• 1 whole fish (about 2 pounds), such as sea bass or tilapia, cleaned and scaled
• 3-4 slices of fresh ginger
• 2-3 stalks of scallions, cut into 2-inch sections
• 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup of hot water
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Make three diagonal cuts on each side of the fish. This helps the fish cook more evenly and allows the flavors to penetrate.

2. 2

   Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer.

3. 3

   Lay the ginger slices on top of the fish and tuck a few under the fish.

4. 4

   Arrange the scallion sections on and around the fish.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix the light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, and sugar. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the fish.

6. 6

   Place the plate with the fish in a steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. The flesh should be opaque, and the fish should flake easily.

7. 7

   In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil until it's almost smoking. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallions and ginger on top of the fish.

8. 8

   Heat the hot water until it's almost boiling, and then pour it over the fish to rinse away any excess oil.

9. 9

   Garnish the steamed fish with fresh cilantro leaves.

10. 10

    Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy this simple yet delicious Chinese dish.