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Cantonese-style steamed fish · ginger & scallion
Tender white fish with fine ginger and scallion strips, finished with a light soy dressing. A simple steaming method that keeps the fish at the center of the plate.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Use a plate that fits inside your steamer.
This home version uses boneless fillets rather than a whole fish. Choose cod, haddock, sea bass, or another firm white fish, and check carefully for pin bones. A lidded wok or pot with a steaming rack works well; the water must stay below the plate. Rice is prepared separately.
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Cantonese-style steamed fish · ginger & scallion
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BEHIND THE DISH · Cantonese cooking
Cantonese-style steamed fish · ginger & scallionBeyond the plate.
Ginger, scallion, and a light dressing support the fish without hiding its texture.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
Steaming as a central technique.
Steamed fish is an important Cantonese preparation. Whole fish are familiar at the table, while fillets offer a practical option for a smaller household meal.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Fresh flavor and restraint.
The cooking method leaves the fish tender and moist. Aromatics are sliced finely so their fragrance carries through a simple dressing rather than becoming a heavy topping.
AT THE TABLE
A fillet adaptation.
Our version uses boneless pieces on a heatproof plate inside a covered steamer. We gently heat the ginger dressing in a saucepan, avoiding the need to pour smoking-hot oil over the finished plate.
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