清蒸鱼 (Qing Zheng Yu)

清蒸鱼 (Qing Zheng Yu)

清蒸鱼 (ching jung yoo)

Cantonese Steamed Fish

Prep Time 20 minutes
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4

A whole fresh fish steamed to perfection and finished with a drizzle of hot oil over julienned ginger, scallions, and light soy sauce. Simplicity that demands the freshest fish.

Nutrition & Info

349 kcal per serving
Protein 20.2g
Carbs 33.0g
Fat 14.9g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ soy

Equipment Needed

steamer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Score the fish on both sides and place on a steaming plate with ginger slices underneath.

  2. 2

    Steam over high heat for eight to ten minutes until flesh is just opaque.

  3. 3

    Discard steaming liquid, top fish with fresh julienned ginger and scallions.

  4. 4

    Heat oil until smoking and pour over the fish to sizzle the aromatics.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with soy sauce mixed with sugar and serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

Cantonese chefs judge a fish restaurant by a single dish: steamed fish. If the fish is overcooked by even one minute, the restaurant fails.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • steamer

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