Ingredients for Authentic Chinese Steamed Fish recipe
1 (4 pound) whole rockfish,
dressed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 green onion, thinly sliced
diagonally
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger,
peeled and cut into matchstick
strips
1/2 cup soy sauce
Directions
Fill a large pot 1/2 full with water and place a bamboo steamer with
lid on top of the pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Scrub the scales off of
the fish and rinse with cold water. Place the fish onto a small metal
plate, belly side down.
Place into the steamer and cover. Cook until the fish is no longer
opaque and flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Try not to take the lid
off the pot until it is done steaming; this will ensure a fully-cooked
and tender fish.
While the fish is steaming, combine the vegetable oil, green onions,
and ginger in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until
the ginger bubbles. Carefully pour the hot oil over the steamed fish.
Drizzle with soy sauce to serve.