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Chinese-Style Steamed Fish

SUBMITTED BY: KAM_SUNG

"This is a basic and common Chinese recipe for steamed fish. My father taught me how to make this; it is easy to prepare, hard to mess up, and very versatile. Serve over white rice, using some of the sauce mixture from the steaming bowl."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 21 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 pounds halibut, cut into 4 pieces
  • 3 green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths
  • 2 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 leaves napa cabbage, sliced into 4 inch pieces
  • 2 slices fresh ginger root, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 cup water
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Arrange 1/2 of the green onions on the bottom of the steaming bowl (it is important to steam in a container in order to retain the steam and juices around the fish). Place 1/2 of the mushrooms and Napa cabbage sections on top of the onions. Place fish on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes over fish. Top with the remaining green onions, mushrooms, and napa cabbage. Drizzle soy sauce and water over everything.
  2. Place steam bowl in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

FOOTNOTE

  • Halibut, cod, or any firm-fleshed white fish will work for this recipe.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2004 by COOKINMUM
I was going to submit an almost identical recipe. I don't have a steamer though so this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KHUDLOW
Used my electric wok with the steamer rack. Placed ingredients in a round cake pan, leaving... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CMYLEE93
This recipe is as it says: easy to prepare and hard to mess up. I used this on a Japanese bass... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by honeyfied
i gave it a four cuz to me it lacks of flavour.. so the next time i tried i added some ground... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Genie
This makes a very nice, light, flavorful meal. I will make often. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2004 by MRSTARZAN
I didn't have a steamer or cabbage so I took the suggestion to use chicken broth with grated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2004 by ROMATTS
I made this for myself and my father tonight and we liked it a lot! And he likes fried fish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by RACHEL1070
Nope. This did not work. There are better ways to make halibut. A lot of work for a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by UNRULYSIREN84
I didn't have a steamer so I baked it instead. The red pepper flakes add a little kick. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by Annie
It was simple to make and I would make it again. MORE

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