Steamed Sea Bass with Shredded Pork
A classic Chinese dish featuring delicate steamed sea bass marinated in Asian seasonings and topped with shredded pork, ginger, and scallions. The fish is steamed to perfection with a savory combination of soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil.
Ingredients
- •1 whole sea bass
- •2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- •2 tablespoons white rice wine
- •1 tablespoon peanut oil
- •1½ teaspoons sesame oil
- •1 teaspoon white rice vinegar
- •2 tablespoons ginger
- •¼ teaspoon salt
- •1 pinch white pepper
- •4 ounces pork loin
- •1 tablespoon sesame oil
- •1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- •½ teaspoon sugar
- •2 tablespoons Onion Oil
- •¼ cup scallions
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Make sure the fishmonger has removed all of the scales, gills, viscera, and membranes from the fish. Rinse the fish well inside and out, then dry well. Place in a steamproof dish.
5 min
- 2.
2. To make the marinade, in a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Sprinkle the marinade evenly on the inside and outside of the fish.
5 min
- 3.
3. In another small bowl, mix together the pork, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar. Sprinkle the mixture over the fish, and let rest for 10 minutes.
10 min
- 4.
4. Prepare a wok for steaming using a cake rack (place a cake rack over boiling water in a wok), place the dish with the fish on the rack, cover, and steam for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a chopstick slides easily into the flesh of the fish.
15 min
- 5.
5. Turn off the heat. Pour the onion oil over the fish and sprinkle with the scallions. Remove the dish from the wok, and serve the fish in its cooking dish.
2 min
