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'There are many ways to approach a pescatarian dinner. The next time you buy a piece of fish for dinner, instead of pan-frying, poaching or broiling, why not consider steaming? Its fast, easy and makes a remarkably satisfying light meal.
Chinese cooks have long been experts at steaming fish especially whole fish, which may seem daunting. But boneless fillets are also excellent when prepared in the same way. The technique is not at all difficult to master, and the aromatics like ginger, scallion and sesame oil are readily available.
Most vegetables, whether small potatoes or carrots or asparagus, benefit from steaming, which accentuates their innate sweetness. The same holds true for fish.'>>>
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/dining/soy-steamed-fish-recipe.html?
Soy-Steamed Fish With Scallions and Pistachio
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019146-soy-steamed-fish-with-scallions-and-pistachio
dhol82
(9,353 posts)Place in a bowl, add soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions and minced ginger.
Steam for 10 minutes or until done.
Divine!
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(21,106 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,608 posts)That makes all the differemce in the world. Unfortunately most areas on the planet that HAD abundant supplies only 10 years ago are unable to catch enough fish to provide a living, even in coastal countries on most continents. People have to go out further and stay out longer without producing enough to support their own family or provide enough for them to eat let alone sell any for profit. When Climate Change becomes worse, the situation will only continue to deteriorate. I love cooking and eating fish and seafood and have seen it change a lot in my life time. Very sad!
parkia00
(572 posts)It must be as fresh as possible. Not all fish can be steamed. Avoid heavy fleshed oily fish like Mackerel, Tuna and Salmon. Choose a white fish with flaky dense flesh. The Cantonese always prefer either Grouper and various rock cod. Use light soy sauce with a little sprinkling of sesame oil. A bit of ginger and garlic and don't skimp on the scallions and cilantro to garnish. You can also add preserved black beans to the mix. Some like to fry minced garlic and thinly sliced ginger in oil before pouring the mixture over the fish just before serving. Other items that can be added are dried Chinese mushrooms and black ear fungus.