Steamed fish with spicy ginger sesame sauce

Ingredients

• one whole fish cleaned or 200 – 300 grams of white fish fillet such as red snapper
• salt and pepper for seasoning
• 3 tbs soy sauce (or more depending on your taste)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbs sugar (or more depending on your taste)
• 4 drops chili oil or 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbs thinly sliced ginger
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks spring onions, chopped (set aside some for garnishing)
• 2 tbs chopped coriander, stems and leaves (set aside some for garnishing)

Directions:

1. Steam whole fish in steamer until cooked. Depending on how large the fish is, this can take from 15 – 30 minutes. Place on serving plate and keep warm in a 200 oven. If using fish fillets, cut fillets in serving portions. Season with salt and pepper. Line steamer with parchment paper and place fillets. Cover and steam for 10 – 15 minutes until cooked through. Place in serving plates or keep in steamer until ready to serve.
2. In a pot, mix the rest of the ingredients and boil. Check seasoning and adjust.
3. Pour over fish and sprinkle with chopped coriander and spring onions. Serve with steamed rice.

Recipe taken from:
http://www.cafenilson.com/2009/02/steamed-fish-with-ginger-sesame-sauce/