Steamed Fish With Salted Plums Recipe

(Teowchew -style Steamed Fish)

Ingredients :

50 g

6 pieces

3 pieces

1 piece

8 cm

2 pieces

1 stalk

3 pieces

Seasoning:

4 tbsp

2 tbsp

1 tbsp

1 tsp

125 ml

Whole Pomfret, approx. 1 kg.

Fresh or packed salted Chinese Cabbage, chopped

Salted plums (available in jars)

Streaky bacon or 50 g shredded pork (Optional)

Large tomato, cut in wedges

Ginger

Red chilies

Spring onions (scallion), cut in 5 cm lengths

Dried black mushrooms, softened in warm water & sliced

Garlic oil

Oyster sauce

Light soy sauce

Chinese wine

Sugar

Sesame oil

Chicken stock

Method :

Clean and dry the fish thoroughly.
Except for the seasoning ingredients, combine all other ingredients in a bowl.
Now combine all the seasoning ingredients and mix well and stir into the bowl with the other items and mix.
Lay the fish on a plate which will fit into a steamer or on a tray inside a wok and spread the mixture on top of the fish. If using bacon, cover the fish with the bacon strips. The pork fat will give a unique flavor to the dish.
Cover and steam over rapidly boiling water for approx. 20 minutes or until fish is cooked.
Take care not to overcook or the fish texture will be spoiled.