Prior to moving to Singapore, I've always been wanting to prepare Chinese food at home. Especially the steamed fish, soaked in umami rich soy sauce kind. For us, it's a prime choice in every dining experience at a chinese restaurant. Needless to say, I'm always fascinated at how Chinese Cook usually stir this kind of dish. So when we relocated in the Lion City, I have every reason to believe that this time around I can easily make it at home. Chinese Cook books are abundant as much as the ingredients. Therefore, weekend lunch usually includes a serving of fish dish like this one.
2 pcs red grouper fillet
a bunch of kailan vegetables
2 tbsp canola oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp ginger, julienne
1 small red onion, chopped
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp spring onions, julienne
How to make:
1. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Steam until the fish becomes tender.
2. Blanch kailan vegetables in boiling water for 1 min. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a wok. Saute ginger, onion and garlic until fragrant. Add in sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar and water. Allow to boil and simmer for 2 mins.
4. Transfer vegetables on a serving dish. Put steamed fish on top. Pour over the sauce and garnish with spring onions.