Steamed Whole Tilapia with Pickled Plums and Tomatoes 鹹甜梅番茄蒸羅非魚

A refreshing and tangy steamed fish dish, featuring a whole tilapia infused with the sweet-sour flavors of pickled plums and fresh tomatoes. This light preparation highlights the fish's natural sweetness.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 whole tilapia (approx. 600g), scaled and gutted
• 3 pickled plums (鹹甜梅), destoned and roughly chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 3 slices ginger
• 2 stalks scallions, cut into 5cm lengths
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Steps

1. Score the fish diagonally on both sides. Pat the fish dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
3. Place ginger and some scallion sections on a heatproof plate. Lay the fish on top, then scatter the remaining ginger, scallions, chopped pickled plums, and sliced tomatoes over the fish.
4. Heat a steamer with water over high heat until boiling. Place the plate of fish into the steamer.
5. Steam for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. (Cooking time depends on the thickness of the fish).
6. Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer. Drain any excess liquid from the plate. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the fish.
7. Heat cooking oil in a small pan until smoking hot. Carefully pour the hot oil over the fish, especially over the scallions and ginger, to release their aroma.
8. Serve immediately.

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