Steamed Cod Fillet with Crispy Fried Ginger 脆薑清蒸鱈魚扒

A delicate steamed cod fillet topped with aromatic crispy fried ginger and a light soy sauce dressing. This dish highlights the freshness of the fish with a fragrant, slightly spicy crunch from the ginger, a classic Cantonese method for bringing out the natural sweetness of seafood.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 360g cod fillets (2 pieces)
• 100g fresh ginger
• 4 stalks green onions
• 4 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 100ml cooking oil
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.25 tsp white pepper

Steps

1. Pat the cod fillets dry. Rub lightly with white pepper and Shaoxing wine. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Peel 50g ginger and slice into thin julienne strips. Peel the remaining 50g ginger and slice into very fine julienne strips for crisp frying. Chop 2 stalks of green onions into 2-inch lengths. Thinly slice the remaining 2 stalks of green onions for garnish.
3. Place the cod fillets on a heatproof plate. Scatter the 2-inch green onion lengths and the thinly julienned ginger (50g portion) over the fish. Steam for 8-12 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through. Discard the steamed ginger and green onions.
4. Heat cooking oil in a small pan over medium heat. Fry the very fine julienned ginger until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
6. Pour the prepared sauce over the steamed cod. Garnish with the finely sliced fresh green onions and the crispy fried ginger. Serve immediately.

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