Steamed Fish with Tofu and Salted Plums

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Score the fish lightly on both sides. Pat dry with paper towels. Rub white pepper over the fish. Place ginger slices and mashed salted plums inside the fish cavity.

2. 2

   Arrange the sliced tofu on a heatproof plate. Place the fish on top of the tofu. Scatter ginger slices and mashed salted plums over the fish.

3. 3

   Bring water to a rolling boil in a steamer. Carefully place the plate with the fish and tofu into the steamer. Steam over high heat for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.

4. 4

   While the fish is steaming, heat cooking oil in a small pan until smoking hot. Remove the steamed fish from the steamer. Discard the ginger slices and any liquid accumulated on the plate. Top with julienned scallions.

5. 5

   Pour the hot oil over the scallions to sizzle. Drizzle with light soy sauce and sesame oil. Serve immediately with steamed rice.