How to make Cantonese Steamed: EASY RECIPE EXPLAINED

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillet

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Fillets are lower in calories and frozen fish is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while sunflower oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor, and green onions are often cheaper.

Clean the fish and make shallow diagonal cuts on both sides.

Marinate the fish with salt and rice wine for 15 minutes.

Place ginger slices inside the fish cavity and on top.

Arrange scallions and ginger slices in a bamboo steamer.

Steam the fish for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through.

Remove excess moisture from the fish.

Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Garnish with additional ginger, scallions, and chilies.

Serve with steamed white rice.

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