Name: Steamed fish Chinese style recipe
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 450g (1lb) loin of cod; 125ml (4fl oz) chicken stock; 40g (1.5oz) light buttery spread; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 7.5cm (3 inch) piece root ginger, half grated and half finely minced; 3 tablespoons dry sherry or Chinese rice wine; 3 pak choi, quartered; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons light sodium-reduced soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 bunch spring onions, cut into julienne strips; Fresh coriander

By GoodtoKnow

published 4 April 2013

in Recipes

If you love fish - try it Chinese style. The ginger really gives it that oriental twist which makes it both smell and taste delicious.

Ingredients

450g (1lb) loin of cod
125ml (4fl oz) chicken stock
40g (1.5oz) light buttery spread
1 clove garlic, chopped
7.5cm (3 inch) piece root ginger, half grated and half finely minced
3 tablespoons dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
3 pak choi, quartered
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons light sodium-reduced soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 bunch spring onions, cut into julienne strips
Fresh coriander

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Method

Place fish in a bowl, pour over the stock and dot with light buttery spread, garlic and the grated ginger.
Place in a steamer, cover and steam for 5-6 minutes.
Add the sherry and pak choi and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
Place the pak choi onto 4 serving plates and top with the fish. Sprinkle the sugar over the cooking liquor and pour over the fish.
Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil and garnish with the spring onions, remaining ginger and coriander.

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