A Traditional Ginger Soy Steamed Fish

Ginger soy steamed fish is a simple and traditional Chinese dish.

Ingredients

• 3 fish fillets I used swai fillets
• 1 lime
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp red chilies
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp rice cooking wine or rum or cherry brandy
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 banana leaf

Instructions

• Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, red chilies, ginger, water, rice cooking wine
• and sugar in a bowl and stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
• Wash the fish with the lime. Drain, then add to the ginger soy mixture. Marinate for 20 mins.
• Singe the banana leaf over an open flame and wrap the fish fillets.
• Place the fish parcels in the steamer. Steam for 15 minutes or until tender.
• Carefully unwrap and enjoy.

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