Steamed Mandarin Fish
Steamed Mandarin Fish is a home-style meat dish at difficulty 3/5 (Intermediate), about 359 kcal. Mandarin fish is characterized by tender meat that highlights a fresh and sweet. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
3 / 5
★★★☆☆
359 kcal
Ingredients
- Mandarin fish
- Large green onions
- Green onions
- Light Soy Sauce
- Red chili pepper
- Ginger slices
- Cooking oil
Steps
- **Ingredient Preparation**:
- Cut the Mandarin fish open from the belly, remove the gills and internal organs, scrape off the fish scales, and use a knife to scrape mucus from the skin (this step can also be handled by a helpful stall owner).
- Score cuts along the fish body. Place ginger slices inside, and if possible, add some lard. Serve the fish on a dish with two chopsticks underneath to ensure even heat distribution during steaming.
- Split the large green onion open and remove the core; keep only the outer two layers.
- Keep the green onions split and set aside.
- Clean the red pepper by removing the seeds and the inner flesh, then set aside.
- Arrange the prepared large green onions, green onions, and peppers together, slice them into thin strips, and soak them in water.
- **Sautéing Process**:
- Add water to the pan (use plenty of it). Once the water is hot, place the fish in and cover the pot. Steam over high heat for 8-10 minutes. The secret to steaming fish is high steam and strong fire.
- While steaming, heat oil in a separate pan. The oil needs to be heated until it starts to smoke.
- After steaming, discard the liquid from the fish, remove the ginger slices, place the green onion strips on top, and pour the hot oil over them.
- Pour on light soy sauce or seasoned soy sauce for steamed fish (Steamed Fish Soy Sauce) and serve.
Notes
Mandarin fish is characterized by tender meat that highlights a fresh and sweet natural flavor. This is a home-style method for freshwater fish that emphasizes the original taste. It is rich in high-quality protein and various trace elements, making it easy to digest and absorb. Handle the fish fins with care during preparation; while the steps themselves are not complex, beginners just need to be careful. From preparation to serving, it takes about 30 minutes.
Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★
Estimated Calories: 359 kcal
Category: Steamed Mandarin Fish
Breakdown per serving (approx. 2 servings):
- Mandarin fish 500g
- Large green onion 1 section
- Green onions 2 stalks
- Light soy sauce 30g
- Red chili pepper 1 piece
- Ginger slices 3 pieces
- Cooking oil 20ml
- **Notes**:
1. The fins on the back of the Mandarin fish can be dangerous; handle with care and cut them off with scissors if possible.
2. Steaming time needs to be adjusted according to the size of the fish. The key to steaming fish is having plenty of water and strong high heat.
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