Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallion (清蒸鱼)
Chinese (Cantonese) · East Asia
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9/10
Whole fish steamed to silky perfection, finished with sizzling hot oil poured over ginger and scallion.
Why It Works
Steaming preserves the delicate texture of fresh fish, while the final pour of smoking-hot oil over aromatics releases volatile compounds instantly — a 3-second flavor explosion.
Key Ingredients
whole white fish
ginger
scallions
soy sauce
sesame oil
cilantro
peanut oil
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