Steamed Soy-Ginger Fish

Ingredients

• 12 oz white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or snapper)
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
• 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch strips
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine(optional)
• 1/2 tsp sugar(optional)
• small handful cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the fish fillets dry and place them in a shallow heatproof dish that fits inside your steamer. Rub with Shaoxing wine if using.

2. 2

   Scatter half the ginger and half the scallions over the fish.

3. 3

   Bring water in your steamer to a boil, then place the dish inside, cover, and steam for 10-12 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

4. 4

   Remove the dish, drain any accumulated liquid, and top the fish with the remaining ginger, scallions, and cilantro if using.

5. 5

   Mix soy sauce with sugar and pour over the fish.

6. 6

   Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan until smoking, then carefully pour the hot oil over the ginger and scallions. Serve immediately with steamed rice.