Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce (Steamed Version)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce (Steamed Version)
Description
This recipe features fresh white fish fillets arranged atop firm tofu and surrounded by green beans on a plate suitable for steaming. The black bean sauce, made by mashing fermented black beans and mixing with garlic, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and sugar, is spread evenly over the fish before steaming.
The dish is steamed for about eight minutes until the fish is cooked through and tender. Steaming preserves the delicate texture of the fish and allows the tofu and green beans to absorb the savory black bean sauce flavors. The vegetable oil added in the sauce adds richness and a smooth mouthfeel.
This technique showcases the layered textures of silky tofu, tender fish, and crisp-tender green beans, all enriched by the salty, aromatic black bean sauce. It's suitable for a light main meal with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Sauce (or 4 to 6 tablespoons homemade black bean sauce)
- 4 tablespoons fermented black beans
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or soy sauce, or tamari for a gluten-free option, light
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Cook
- 230 g (1/2-lbs) green beans
- 1 block (16 oz / 450 g) tofu sliced, firm
- 2 White fish fillets sea bass, cod, catfish, trout, etc, large pieces
- 4 green onions , chopped
- 1 ginger minced, thumb-sized piece
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- To prepare the steamer, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Rinse fermented black beans with tap water, drain, and transfer to a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to smash the beans. Add garlic, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well. Or you can skip this step by using pre-made black bean sauce.
- Choose a plate that is big enough to hold all the fish fillets, can fit in your steamer, and has a bit depth so the juice from steaming won’t spill to the pot. Spread the tofu in the center, and spread green beans around the tofu without too much overlapping. Lightly sprinkle salt over the green beans and the tofu. Arrange the fish fillets on top of the tofu. Spread the black bean sauce evenly over the fish. Place the plate into the steamer with boiling water. Steam covered for 8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Carefully transfer the plate onto the kitchen counter with your oven mitts on. If the plate is difficult to lift from the steamer, leave it there. Spread the ginger and and green onions onto the fish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan until it just starts to smoke. Immediately pour the oil onto the fish fillets to cook the green onions and ginger. You should hear a vibrant sizzle.
- Transfer the fish, tofu, and green beans to serving plate, pour the remaining juice over.
- Serve warm as main.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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