Steamed fish with Chili Sauce

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil with chili flakes

💰Cheaper: homemade chili oil

Homemade chili oil can be more cost-effective.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets of fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish fillets

Frozen fillets can be less expensive and convenient.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: toasted sunflower oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option.

Clean the fish and then cut a small line to separate the thick meat. Add some shredded ginger (both on the surface and inside the stomach).

In a small pan, add around 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and then fry garlic and spring onion for a while. Add chili sauce and fermented black beans. Fry until aromatic. Then add 2 tablespoons of cooking wine and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Mix well.

Spread the sauce over the fish. Steam over medium fire for 8 to 10 minutes.

Spread some chopped green onion. Heat around 2 tablespoons of hot oil and pour over the fish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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