Steamed Fish in Black Bean Sauce
50 minutes
This is a steamed whole fish that is coated in a black bean, garlic and ginger sauce. It is an ideal dish for Chinese New Year.
Pat
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Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 1 tablespoon salted black beans
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2cm piece ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 red snapper or garoupa, cleaned and gutted, head and tail intact
- 2 spring onions, diced
- 2 coriander sprigs
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:10min ›
Extra time:30min resting ›
Ready in:50min
- Rinse the black beans in several changes of cold water and drain in a small sieve. Crush the beans in a small bowl with the back of a spoon. Add the garlic, ginger, cornflour and soy sauce. Mix well to form a thick paste.
- Make 3 slashes on either side of the fish and spread the paste evenly over both sides. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Steam the fish over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the flesh turns opaque and flakes off easily with a fork.
- Remove the fish and garnish with spring onions and corinader sprigs. Serve immediately.
