Steamed Whole Tilapia with Pickled Plums and Tomatoes

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Score the fish diagonally on both sides. Pat the fish dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   Place ginger and some scallion sections on a heatproof plate. Lay the fish on top, then scatter the remaining ginger, scallions, chopped pickled plums, and sliced tomatoes over the fish.

4. 4

   Heat a steamer with water over high heat until boiling. Place the plate of fish into the steamer.

5. 5

   Steam for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. (Cooking time depends on the thickness of the fish).

6. 6

   Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer. Drain any excess liquid from the plate. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the fish.

7. 7

   Heat cooking oil in a small pan until smoking hot. Carefully pour the hot oil over the fish, especially over the scallions and ginger, to release their aroma.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.