Steamed Whole Fish

Serves 4-6


Ingredients:

1kg whole snapper or other large white fish
2 dried Chinese black mushrooms, soaked
1 small carrot
1 large spring onion
¼ red capsicum or fresh red chilli
1 (3cm) piece ginger
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1½ tbsp light soy sauce


Method:

1. Scale the fish, rinse and wipe dry. Make several deep cuts diagonally across both sides.
2. Drain mushrooms, squeeze out water and remove stems. Cut all the vegetables and the ginger into fine matchstick pieces.
3. Place the fish on a plate and scatter the vegetables and ginger over it. Add oil and soy sauce.
4. Set the plate on a rack in a steamer over gently simmering water. Cover tightly and steam for about 12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.