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  • Steamed Pomfret

    Easy
    35 minutes
    2-4
    Amount Per Serving: Calories 150; Fat 3.5g; Carbs 2g; Protein 18g
    Steamed Pomfret is a classic Chinese seafood dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavour. This dish is made with a whole pomfret that is cleaned, scaled and seasoned with a combination of salt, sugar, light soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, spring onions, red chillies, coriander, and leek. The result is a delicious, fragrant, and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish.    
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    Ingredients

    • 1 whole pomfret (cleaned and scaled)
    • 1 teaspoon of salt
    • 1 teaspoon of sugar
    • 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine
    • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
    • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
    • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons of finely sliced spring onions
    • 2 tablespoons of finely sliced red chillis
    • 2 tablespoons of finely sliced coriander
    • 2 tablespoons of finely sliced leek

    Method

    • To begin, combine the salt, sugar, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine in a bowl and mix until combined. 

    • Next, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and vegetable oil and mix until combined. 

    • Place the pomfret in a steamer and pour the mixture over the top. 

    • Finally, top with the spring onions, red chillies, coriander, and leek. 

    • Steam the pomfret over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.

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