chinese steamed white fish fillet with tofu (cantonese style)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 thai chile, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon black bean sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 3/4 pound white fish fillets
• 1 (16 ounce) package tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 cup green onion, finely chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• bring about 1 1/2 inches of water to boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket.
• in a large bowl, stir together the chile, garlic, ginger, and black bean sauce. stir in dark and white soy sauces, vegetable oil, sugar, and white pepper. in a small cup, mix together the cornstarch and water. stir into the sauce. cut fish fillets into thin strips, add to bowl, and coat well.
• when water in steamer has reached a boil, carefully place the tofu cubes in a single layer in the basket, and steam, covered, for 2 minutes. place the fish strips on top of the tofu; cover and steam for another 3 minutes.
• remove and garnish with chopped green onion. serve with steamed white rice and stir-fried or steamed asian vegetables.