Steamed Fish with Ginger Scallion

Quick and flavorful Chinese steamed fish with ginger and green onions—tender, aromatic, and ready in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 golden pompano fish (or fish of your choice)
• 3 stalks green onion
• 1 knob ginger
• 1 red chili
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• Cooking oil (for finishing)

Instructions

1. Prep aromatics:
   • Chop 1 green onion stalk roughly.
   • Slice the other 2 stalks on a 1.5″ bias.
   • Julienne the ginger.
   • Slice the red chili on a bias.
2. Assemble fish for steaming:
   • On a plate, layer green onion stalks sliced on a 1.5” bias and a few matchsticks of ginger.
   • Place the fish on top.
   • Add another layer of green onion and ginger over the fish.
3. Steam the fish:
   • Bring a wok or large pot of water to a boil.
   • Place the plate on a steaming rack above the boiling water.
   • Cover and steam on high heat for 15 minutes.
4. Prepare the sauce:
   • In a small pan, combine soy sauce, water, and sugar.
   • Heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
5. Finish the dish:
   • In another pan, heat some cooking oil until hot.
   • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the steamed fish.
   • Carefully pour the hot oil over the fish to release the aroma of the aromatics.
6. Garnish and serve:
   • Top with sliced red chili and remaining green onions.
   • Serve immediately.