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Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce Recipe

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This Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce is a classic Asian-inspired dish featuring tender white fish fillets steamed to perfection and topped with a savory fermented black bean sauce. Enhanced with fresh ginger and scallions, and finished with a sizzling hot vegetable oil pour-over, this recipe is both flavorful and healthy, perfect for a quick and elegant meal.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Sauce and Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Fish and Garnish

  • 2 flounder fillets (or other white fish such as branzino, cod, or halibut)
  • 1 thumb ginger, julienned
  • 2 scallions, julienned

Finishing Oil

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine the fermented black beans, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, minced ginger, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Stir well until thoroughly mixed to form the black bean sauce.
  2. Arrange and steam the fish: Select a plate that fits your steamer setup and place the fish fillets on it with minimal overlap. Evenly spread the prepared black bean sauce over the fish. Bring water to a boil in your steamer or wok setup, carefully place the plate inside, cover, and steam for 5 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Garnish with ginger and scallions: Once the fish is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter. Distribute the julienned ginger and scallions evenly over the top of the fish fillets.
  4. Sizzle with hot oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan until it shimmers and is hot enough to sizzle a scallion piece. Immediately pour the hot oil over the ginger and scallion garnish on the fish. This action will release the aroma and flavor, creating a vibrant sizzle sound. Serve the steamed fish hot for best taste.

Notes

  • You can substitute flounder with any white fish like branzino, cod, or halibut depending on availability.
  • Check the fish at 5 minutes to avoid overcooking, as thickness may vary.
  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before pouring to achieve the signature sizzling effect.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice and sautéed greens for a complete meal.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Chinese

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