Authentic Chinese Steamed Fish

Ingredients

• 1 lb of white fish fillet
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of rice wine
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Place the fish fillet in a shallow dish.
2. Mix together the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, rice wine, vegetable oil, sugar, and water in a small bowl.
3. Pour the sauce over the fish and make sure it is evenly distributed.
4. Place the fish in a steamer basket and steam for 15 minutes.
5. Garnish the steamed fish with cilantro.
6. Serve the steamed fish with steamed vegetables or plain white rice.

Interesting Facts

• The Chinese culture has a long history of steaming fish.
• Ginger is believed to be a key ingredient in traditional Chinese cooking.
• Steamed fish is a healthy and low-calorie meal.