Seafood Recipes - Chinese Steamed Fish

Ingredients

• 2 firm white fish fillets or small steaks

• 1 cup (125g) thinly sliced button mushrooms

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 spring onions, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 4 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

• 1/4 tsp sugar

• salt and pepper

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Method:

1. Arrange the fish pieces on a large lightly greased heatproof plate. Scatter over the mushrooms and set aside.

2. Combine the cornstarch and soy sauce until they are well blended, then gradually stir in al of the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture over the fish. Cover with foil or a second heatproof plate, and arrange in the top half of a stemmer.

3. Half-fill the bottom half of the steamer with boiling water, set the pan over moderately low heat and steam the fish for 10 to 15 minutes or until the flesh flakes easily.

4. Remove from the heat and transfer the fish and sauce mixture to a warmed serving dish. Serve at once.