I first tasted an authentic Chinese styled steamed fish in "Tangra" locality in Kolkata. It is a famous place in the city where you can binge on authentic Chinese flavors or even Indian Chinese delicacies. I remember going there as a child with an uncle and my family. Even today the flavors of the steamed fish (whole one) lingers in my mouth. Ever since i wanted to know how it could be made and replicate the same at home. Few food travel shows and tips from my Chinese neighbor and I was ready to take the plunge. Below is my version of the dish. Although it may lack few delicacies it definitely tastes delicious.
Ingredients (serving for two):
1) Whole white pomp fret fish (any other boneless fish can be used )
2) Garlic - 5 cloves (finely chopped)
2) Garlic - 5 cloves (finely chopped)
2) Ginger - 2 inches (finely chopped)
3) Green chilies - 2 (finely chopped)
4) Soy Sauce
5) Salt and Pepper
6) Coriander leaves
7) Fresh Lime (Wedges)
4) Soy Sauce
5) Salt and Pepper
6) Coriander leaves
7) Fresh Lime (Wedges)
Method:
1) Clean the fish and marinate it with salt and pepper. Add a little less salt keeping in mind that soya sauce itself has a lot of salt content.
2) Finely chop the ginger and garlic
3) In a vessel heat two table spoons of oil and add the ginger and garlic to the oil
4) Fry till the garlic and ginger start spreading an aroma
5) In an aluminium foil place the marinated fish in the center.
6) Pour the hot oil with the ginger and garlic over the fish
7) Spread the finely chopped green chilies over the fish
8) Sprinkle soy sauce over the fish so that it is well covered
9) Add freshly cut lime wedges over the fish
10) Add chopped coriander and seal the aluminium foil into a pouch
11) Place the pouch in a bamboo steamer (I used a rice cooker) to steam the fish for 10 mins
12) Open the pouch and serve with freshly chopped coriander on top
Hope you like the dish as well as the enjoy the health benefits
1) Clean the fish and marinate it with salt and pepper. Add a little less salt keeping in mind that soya sauce itself has a lot of salt content.
2) Finely chop the ginger and garlic
3) In a vessel heat two table spoons of oil and add the ginger and garlic to the oil
4) Fry till the garlic and ginger start spreading an aroma
5) In an aluminium foil place the marinated fish in the center.
6) Pour the hot oil with the ginger and garlic over the fish
7) Spread the finely chopped green chilies over the fish
8) Sprinkle soy sauce over the fish so that it is well covered
9) Add freshly cut lime wedges over the fish
10) Add chopped coriander and seal the aluminium foil into a pouch
11) Place the pouch in a bamboo steamer (I used a rice cooker) to steam the fish for 10 mins
12) Open the pouch and serve with freshly chopped coriander on top
Hope you like the dish as well as the enjoy the health benefits
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