Hakka Steamed Pork with Salted Fish (客家咸鱼蒸肉)
客家咸鱼蒸肉 (Hakka Steamed Pork with Salted Fish) is a classic dish in Hakka cuisine, known for its savory and aromatic flavors. The combination of tender steamed pork and salty, umami-rich salted fish creates a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 500g ground pork
- 50g salted fish, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, salted fish, minced garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and water until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a heatproof dish and spread it out evenly.
- Place the dish in a steamer over boiling water, cover, and steam for 30-35 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove from the steamer and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Heatproof dish Steamer
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Hakka Steamed Pork with Salted Fish with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple cucumber salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can marinate the pork mixture for 1-2 hours before steaming.
Cost
$10