年年有余-清蒸全鱼
Chinese New Year Whole Fish (Nian Nian You Yu)
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min⏰ Total: 25 minMEDIUM
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🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 kg (about 2 lb) | whole sea bass鲈鱼 | cleaned, scales removed | — |
| 20 g | ginger姜 | julienned | — |
| 4.0 stalks | scallions葱 | shredded | — |
| 45 ml | soy sauce蒸鱼豉油 | — | — |
| 45 ml | vegetable oil热油 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Score and steam
Score both sides of fish with 3 diagonal cuts. Place ginger inside fish cavity and on top. Steam over high heat 10-12 min until fish is just opaque.
2
Sizzle for good luck(12 min)
Pour off any steaming liquid. Drizzle soy sauce over the fish. Pile shredded scallions on top. Heat oil until smoking and pour over scallions — the sizzle releases aromatics and symbolizes a sizzling start to the New Year. Serve whole (never flip) to preserve good luck.
Pro Tips for Western Kitchens
Serving the fish whole on Lunar New Year symbolizes abundance from beginning to end. Never flip it over during the meal.
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Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
180
Calories (kcal)
32
Protein (g)
2
Carbs (g)
6
Fat (g)
0
Fiber (g)
420
Sodium (mg)
