Steamed Lapu Lapu Hong Kong Style

lapu lapu fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: snapper

Tilapia is a more affordable white fish option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

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

Rub the fish with salt and black pepper, ensuring it gets into the cuts.

Place ginger slices inside the fish cavity and on top of the fish.

Arrange scallions on a heatproof plate and place the fish on top.

Drizzle rice wine over the fish and sprinkle sugar evenly.

Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil.

Once boiling, place the plate with the fish in the steamer.

Cover and steam the fish for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Check for doneness; the flesh should be opaque and flake easily.

In a small pan, heat cooking oil until hot and add minced garlic and red chili.

Pour the hot oil mixture over the steamed fish for added flavor.

Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the fish before serving.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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