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Chinese Steamed Fish Unveiling Exquisite Flavors

The taste of home is always hidden in a dish of steamed crucian carp. When I was a child, my grandmother would always comfort my weary heart with this dish. Now, I want to share that warmth with each of you. So, let's unlock the secrets to making delicious steamed crucian carp together!

2-3
Servings
9
INGREDIENTS
6
STEP
35 min
TOTAL TIME

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients

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    500g (1 piece) crucian carp

Additional Ingredients

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    50g green onion
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    15g ginger
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    50g green bell pepper
  • ·
    50g red bell pepper

Seasonings

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    2g pepper powder
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    15ml cooking wine
  • ·
    15ml steamed fish soy sauce
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    3g salt

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

Prepare the Ingredients:

Remove the seeds from the green and red bell peppers and cut them into strips. Slice the green onion and ginger. Clean the crucian carp and make shallow cuts on both sides.

Step 2

Marinate the Fish:

Place the fish in a dish, sprinkle with salt, pepper powder, and cooking wine. Rub the seasonings evenly over the fish and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Prepare the Steamer:

Add water to the steamer and bring it to a boil. Pour the steamed fish soy sauce over the fish and add the ginger and green onion strips on top.

Step 4

Steam the Fish:

Cover the pot and steam over high heat for 10-15 minutes. Continue steaming for an additional 2 minutes to maintain high heat.

Step 5

Plate the Dish:

Arrange the green and red bell pepper strips and green onion on top of the steamed fish.

Step 6

Drizzle with Oil:

Heat oil in a pan until hot, then drizzle it over the fish to finish.

Chinese Steamed Fish Unveiling Exquisite Flavors URL: https://www.chinarecipes.com/chinese-steamed-fish-recipe-32165/