Name: Whole Steamed Fish
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole fish; 3 pcs scallions; 3 pcs ginger; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp sugar; 1 to taste Salt and pepper; 1 as needed Cilantro

Whole Steamed Fish

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November 30, 2025

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Whole steamed fish is a traditional Chinese New Year dish that is easy to make and full of symbolic meaning. The fish is infused with ginger and scallions to create a delicious and aromatic dish that symbolizes prosperity and abundance.

Ingredients

fish - 1.0 whole
scallions - 3.0 pcs
ginger - 3.0 pcs
soy sauce - 2.0 tbsp
Shaoxing wine - 2.0 tbsp
vegetable oil - 1.0 tbsp
sugar - 1.0 tsp
Salt and pepper - 1.0 to taste
Cilantro - 1.0 as needed

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. Score the fish on both sides with a few diagonal cuts.

Step 2

Scatter the scallions and ginger over the fish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the fish.

Step 4

Carefully place the plate with the fish in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the flesh is opaque.

Step 5

Garnish with cilantro and serve the fish hot, with steamed rice and vegetables.

Step 6

Garnish with cilantro and serve the fish hot, with steamed rice and vegetables.

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