Steamed sea bass

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean the sea bass thoroughly and remove the fins near the back of its belly. You can skip this step if you prefer it lying on its side, but I personally think it's easier to cook when it's lying prone.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Make several cuts on the fish's body, one on each side of the dorsal fin. Sprinkle with shredded scallions and ginger, a little salt, and cooking wine. Massage it and marinate for half an hour.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Stuff the marinated scallions and ginger into the belly of the fish; this is both a way to reuse waste and to support the fish's body—a win-win situation. Stuff two strips of scallion and ginger into each side of the dorsal fin.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Once the water boils, place the fish in a steamer and steam for about 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for two minutes. The exact time will vary depending on the size of the fish, local temperatures, and the size of the stove.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Finally, sprinkle shredded scallions and ginger on the fish, and drizzle with a suitable amount of steamed fish soy sauce. Heat a large spoonful of peanut oil in a wok until it's hot and smoking, then pour it over the fish. Done.