Steamed Cod Fish

Steaming = easy, quick & healthy! & I love steamed seafood cuz it helps retain the seafood-y taste! :)

For the sauce (adjust accordingly),
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp water
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional)

& garlic, spring onion for garnishing.

Method 1
1. Clean fish & pat dry.
2. Place some garlic on the fish & when water in steamer is boiling, place fish in to steam (medium heat).
3. While waiting, heat sauce ingredients in a pan so the sugar dissolves.
4. When fish is almost done*, add the rest of the garlic to the dish.
5. When fish is done, remove from steamer & pour away (most of) the liquid on the dish. Be careful not too pour away the garlic too!
6. Pour the sauce over the fish & garnish with spring onion.

Method 2
Adapted from here.

1. Clean fish & pat dry.
2. Bring water in steamer to boil & place fish in to steam (medium heat).
3. While waiting, heat sauce ingredients in a pan so the sugar dissolves.
4. In another pan, fry chopped garlic until golden brown.
5. When fish is done, remove from steamer & pour away (most of) the liquid on the dish.
6. Pour the sauce & the hot garlic oil over the fish, garnish with the fried garlic & spring onion.


*Steaming times depend on thickness of fish:
- If <1" (2.5cm) thick, check at 7 mins
- If >1" thick, check at 10 mins
- If super thin, check at 5 mins