Steamed Cod Fillet with Crispy Fried Ginger

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the cod fillets dry. Rub lightly with white pepper and Shaoxing wine. Let sit for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Peel 50g ginger and slice into thin julienne strips. Peel the remaining 50g ginger and slice into very fine julienne strips for crisp frying. Chop 2 stalks of green onions into 2-inch lengths. Thinly slice the remaining 2 stalks of green onions for garnish.

3. 3

   Place the cod fillets on a heatproof plate. Scatter the 2-inch green onion lengths and the thinly julienned ginger (50g portion) over the fish. Steam for 8-12 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through. Discard the steamed ginger and green onions.

4. 4

   Heat cooking oil in a small pan over medium heat. Fry the very fine julienned ginger until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.

6. 6

   Pour the prepared sauce over the steamed cod. Garnish with the finely sliced fresh green onions and the crispy fried ginger. Serve immediately.