Steamed pompano with Lee kum kee|black bean garlic sauce|quick and easy|simple chinese recipe

black bean garlic sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade black bean sauce

💰Cheaper: fermented black beans

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and additives.

pompano fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is a more sustainable option with similar texture.

Prepare the pompano by cleaning and gutting it, then pat dry with paper towels.

Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits in your steamer.

Spread black bean garlic sauce evenly over the fish, ensuring it covers the flesh.

Sprinkle minced ginger and garlic on top of the fish for added flavor.

Add sliced green onions and red chili over the fish for garnish and spice.

Fill the steamer with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, place the plate with the fish in the steamer and cover tightly.

Steam the fish for 8-10 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Remove the plate from the steamer carefully to avoid burns.

Drizzle sesame oil over the steamed fish for aroma and flavor.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Serve immediately with steamed rice.

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