Hainanese Steamed Ginger Scallion Fish

Hainanese Steamed Ginger Scallion Fish is a classic dish in Hainan cuisine, known for its delicate flavors and tender texture. This dish is simple to prepare and showcases the natural taste of fresh fish with the aromatic combination of ginger and scallions.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Hainanese Chinese Cuisine Steamed Fish Hainanese Recipe
Hainanese Steamed Ginger Scallion Fish

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fish (such as sea bass or snapper), scaled and gutted
  • 3 inches ginger, julienned
  • 3 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cooking wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Clean the fish and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the fish on a heatproof plate and sprinkle half of the ginger on top.
  3. Place the scallions on top of the ginger.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, cooking wine, sugar, and salt. Pour this mixture over the fish.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or steaming pot. Once hot, carefully pour the oil over the fish to lightly cook the scallions and ginger.
  6. Steam the fish over high heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  7. Once done, carefully remove the plate from the steamer and garnish with the remaining ginger.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
8g
Carbohydrates
6g

Supplies

Heatproof plate Wok or steaming pot

Tools

Knife Cutting board Small bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Hainanese Steamed Ginger Scallion Fish with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For the best results, use the freshest fish available and adjust the steaming time based on the size and thickness of the fish.

Cost

$15