You can virtually steam any whole fish that comes in good eating sizes 1 to 2 pounds but my favorite is striped bass. Place the plate of sea bass on top. Put half the ginger in the cavity of the fish then lay it on foil. Pull the sides of the foil up around the fish to create a foil bowl then add 1 tbsp water this will steam the fish seal and cook in the oven for 15 20 mins or a large bamboo steamer until the fish is flaking apart. A classic and popular dish this cantonese style steamed fish is a fast and tasty way to prepare any type of white fleshed whole fish or fillet.
This recipe yields 4 servings with plain steamed rice and other dishes in a shared family style meal. To check that it is cooked insert a metal skewer into the thickest part it should go through easily and be warm to the touch. A whole fish complete with its head and tail makes a pretty impressive table centrepiece. Sea bass is also a common fish used for steaming in chinese cooking but i ve found the meat is not as delicate as striped bass. Season with salt and five spice then add strips of spring onion and carrot to the tray 6 sea bass fillets 1 tbsp of chinese five spice powder.
1 lb sea bass fillet about 1 to 1 thick 1 piece ginger 1 long 4 to 6 garlic cloves 1 green onion. If you are using cod we usually use cod fillets steaks only and not the whole fish since cod is a very large fish. Not unlike the holiday roast in many western cultures. Add the lid to the steamer and leave to cook for about 5 7 minutes. Set a rack inside the boiling water.
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Remove the skin from the sea bass fillets and place on a suitable tray for a steamer. Pour out any water that may have collected on the plate. Cover pot and steam until sea bass flakes easily with a fork 8 to 10 minutes. Tsp rice vinegar. It is a must have dish for many families during the chinese new year as fish 余 yu signifies abundance and affluence in chinese culture.
It is a must have dish for many families during the chinese new year as fish 余 yu signifies abundance and affluence in chinese culture. Remove the skin from the sea bass fillets and place on a suitable tray for a steamer. This restaurant style chinese steamed sea bass is a popular recipe in many chinese homes for special occasions and most certainly during the reunion dinner on the eve of the chinese new year. 1 lb sea bass fillet about 1 to 1 thick 1 piece ginger 1 long 4 to 6 garlic cloves 1 green onion. This recipe yields 4 servings with plain steamed rice and other dishes in a shared family style meal.
Tsp rice vinegar. You can virtually steam any whole fish that comes in good eating sizes 1 to 2 pounds but my favorite is striped bass.
