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Easy Steamed Fish

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This classic steamed fish recipe is a delicate, aromatic dish that’s both light and flavorful. It requires just a few ingredients and simple steps, making it easy to prepare at home.
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Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cod fillets (260g)
  • 1 tbsp salt to season
  • 1-2 tbsp cooking wine or sake
  • A few spring onion stalks, cut in half
  • A few ginger slices
  • Thinly sliced spring onion strips or finely chopped spring onion
  • 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Pat the cod fillets dry, then lightly sprinkle with salt and drizzle with cooking wine. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water. Heat the sauce mixture gently, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves, then set aside.
  • Arrange spring onion stalks and ginger slices on a large, shallow plate. Place the cod fillets on top, then steam for 10 minutes.
  • Once steamed, carefully drain any excess liquid from the plate. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the fish, then top with fresh spring onion strips.
  • Heat 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil until very hot and drizzle over the spring onions to release their aroma. Serve immediately.

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