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elleng

(130,956 posts)
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 07:17 PM Jan 2018

Steamed Fish, Swimming in Flavor

'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? It’s 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

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Steamed Fish, Swimming in Flavor (Original Post) elleng Jan 2018 OP
Love steaming black cod dhol82 Jan 2018 #1
Love steamed seafood. I will have to try this with fish. nm Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #2
The real trick is to get FRESH fish! BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #3
The secret is the fish itself. parkia00 Jan 2018 #4

dhol82

(9,353 posts)
1. Love steaming black cod
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 08:05 PM
Jan 2018

Place in a bowl, add soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions and minced ginger.
Steam for 10 minutes or until done.
Divine!

BigmanPigman

(51,608 posts)
3. The real trick is to get FRESH fish!
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 12:37 AM
Jan 2018

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)
4. The secret is the fish itself.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 12:56 PM
Jan 2018

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.

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