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Whole Steamed Chinese Fish

6 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 30MINS

Whole Steamed Chinese Fish

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A traditional Chinese dinner as seen in Cut's American Kids Try Dinners From Around The World.
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A traditional Chinese dinner as seen in Cut's American Kids Try Dinners From Around The World.
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30MINS

Total Time

$1.87

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Leek
1
Leek
green and white parts separated
Fresh Ginger
1 in
Fresh Ginger
Whole Fish
1
Whole Fish
Snapper and Tilapia work well.
Salt
1 Tbsp
Salt
Oil
3 Tbsp
Oil
Soy Sauce
to taste
Soy Sauce

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
248
Fat
13.6 g
Protein
26.7 g
Carbs
3.5 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Peel and thinly slice the Fresh Ginger (1 in). Divide in half.
step 2
Thinly slice the Leek (1). Keep the white/light green part and dark green part separated.
step 3
Rub Whole Fish (1) with Salt (1 Tbsp). Stuff the fish and line the dish with half the ginger and the white/light green part of the leek.
step 3 Rub Whole Fish (1) with Salt (1 Tbsp). Stuff the fish and line the dish with half the ginger and the white/light green part of the leek.
step 4
Put the plate with fish into a large shallow pan. Pour water into pan, but not so that it overflows onto the plate. Cover the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Steam for 10-15 minutes, adding water if needed. To check for doneness, scrap skin with a fork. If it flakes, it is done.
step 4 Put the plate with fish into a large shallow pan. Pour water into pan, but not so that it overflows onto the plate. Cover the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Steam for 10-15 minutes, adding water if needed. To check for doneness, scrap skin with a fork. If it flakes, it is done.
step 5
Heat Oil (3 Tbsp) in a pan over medium heat. Throw in the green part of the thinly sliced leeks and the rest of the ginger. Cook for 5 minutes.
step 5 Heat Oil (3 Tbsp) in a pan over medium heat. Throw in the green part of the thinly sliced leeks and the rest of the ginger. Cook for 5 minutes.
step 6
Place fish on new plate. Top with sautéed leeks and ginger. Drizzle with a splash of Soy Sauce (to taste) and enjoy!
step 6 Place fish on new plate. Top with sautéed leeks and ginger. Drizzle with a splash of Soy Sauce (to taste) and enjoy!

Tags

Dairy-Free
Asian
Fish & Seafood
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Chinese
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