Steamed Fish with Tofu and Salted Black Beans

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse fish fillets and pat dry. Marinate the fish with a pinch of white pepper and Shaoxing wine. Rinse and lightly mash the salted black beans. Slice the ginger finely and chop the scallions, separating the white and green parts. Cut the tofu into cubes or slices.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce, sugar, water or chicken stock, and sesame oil to make the sauce.

3. 3

   Place the tofu on a heatproof dish. Arrange the marinated fish fillets on top of the tofu. Scatter the mashed salted black beans, ginger slices, and the white parts of the scallions over the fish.

4. 4

   Bring water to a rolling boil in a steamer. Carefully place the dish with the fish and tofu into the steamer. Pour the mixed sauce over the fish. Steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

5. 5

   Once cooked, remove the dish from the steamer. Garnish with the green parts of the chopped scallions. Heat cooking oil in a small saucepan until smoking hot, then carefully drizzle it over the scallions and fish to release their aroma. Serve immediately with hot rice.