Steamed Fish with Ginger Scallion

Quick and flavorful Chinese steamed fish with ginger and green onions—tender, aromatic, and ready in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 golden pompano fish (or fish of your choice)

• 3 stalks green onion

• 1 knob ginger

• 1 red chili

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 3 tbsp water

• 1/4 tsp sugar

• Cooking oil (for finishing)

Instructions

1. Prep aromatics:

• Chop 1 green onion stalk roughly.

• Slice the other 2 stalks on a 1.5″ bias.

• Julienne the ginger.

• Slice the red chili on a bias.

2. Assemble fish for steaming:

• On a plate, layer green onion stalks sliced on a 1.5” bias and a few matchsticks of ginger.

• Place the fish on top.

• Add another layer of green onion and ginger over the fish.

3. Steam the fish:

• Bring a wok or large pot of water to a boil.

• Place the plate on a steaming rack above the boiling water.

• Cover and steam on high heat for 15 minutes.

4. Prepare the sauce:

• In a small pan, combine soy sauce, water, and sugar.

• Heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

5. Finish the dish:

• In another pan, heat some cooking oil until hot.

• Pour the soy sauce mixture over the steamed fish.

• Carefully pour the hot oil over the fish to release the aroma of the aromatics.

6. Garnish and serve:

• Top with sliced red chili and remaining green onions.

• Serve immediately.

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