Seasoned Soy Sauce (蒸鱼豉油) – The Secret to Restaurant-Style Steamed Fish & Beyond

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is more economical.

black bean sauce

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso paste provides a similar umami flavor with fewer additives.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley can be a milder substitute for those who dislike cilantro.

Prepare the ingredients: cut scallions into 2-inch lengths, slice ginger thinly, smash garlic, and slice onions.

Heat corn oil, peanut oil, or any neutral-flavored oil in a pan.

Sauté garlic, ginger, onions, and scallions until fragrant.

Transfer the sautéed ingredients into a pot.

Add light soy sauce and water to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then season with sugar and ground white pepper.

Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to extract flavors.

Strain the mixture through a wire mesh strainer to remove solids.

Add sesame oil at the end to avoid bitterness from prolonged boiling.

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