Steamed Sea Bass With Green Papaya And Ginger Soy

Ingredients

• 4 6-ounce portions Sea Bass fillets
• 2 cups Green papaya, shredded
• 3 tablespoons Fresh ginger, julienned
• 4 tablespoons Light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine(optional)
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 piece Red chili, thinly sliced(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the sea bass fillets dry and season lightly with a pinch of salt and the rice wine.

2. 2

   Prepare a steamer basket over boiling water and line it with a heat-proof plate.

3. 3

   Spread the shredded green papaya evenly across the plate to create a bed for the fish.

4. 4

   Place the sea bass fillets on top of the papaya and sprinkle half of the julienned ginger over the fish.

5. 5

   Cover and steam the fish for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

6. 6

   While steaming, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.

7. 7

   Carefully remove the plate from the steamer, drain any excess water, and pour the soy mixture over the hot fish.

8. 8

   Garnish with the remaining ginger, green onions, cilantro, and sliced chili before serving immediately.