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Vietnamese Steamed Fish with Ginger (Cá Hấp Gừng) Recipe

Linh
A delicate and flavorful Vietnamese dish featuring steamed fish with ginger.
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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole fish (such as snapper or sea bass) cleaned and scaled
  • 2 inches ginger julienned
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • 1. Clean and scale the fish. Pat it dry with paper towels.
  • 2. Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits into your steamer.
  • 3. Spread the julienned ginger, minced garlic, and green onions over the fish.
  • 4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the fish.
  • 5. Steam the fish over boiling water for about 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • 6. Serve the fish hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Notes

Ensure the fish is fresh for the best flavor. You can also add some fresh herbs like cilantro for extra aroma.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 200kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 5gPROTEIN: 30gFAT: 5gSATURATED FAT: 1gCHOLESTEROL: 70mgSODIUM: 800mgPOTASSIUM: 400mgFIBER: 1gSUGAR: 1gVITAMIN A: 100IUVITAMIN C: 10mgCALCIUM: 50mgIRON: 2mg
Keyword Ginger, Steamed Fish, Vietnamese
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