Cantonese steamed sea bass recipe

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   Make a few diagonal slashes on both sides of the sea bass.

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   Put it on a heatproof dish, then place this in your steamer or wok and steam for around 8 minutes until it is cooked and the flesh flakes easily.

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   I check the fishs eyes - if they are opaque then I find the fish is ready.

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   If steaming in your wok you can balance it on a ramekin dish then cover with a wok lid or foil.

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   If you dont have a steamer large enough you could put the fish in an oven proof dish with a little water and soy sauce, cover and cook in the oven at 180 for around 20 minutes until cooked.

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   After steaming, mop up any excess water that has collected in the dish with kitchen paper, but leave any delicious fish juices alone.

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   Sprinkle over the salt and sugar and scatter over the ginger, spring onion and pepper.

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   Heat up the oil in a small pan until its really hot and carefully pour it over the slivers of ginger, spring onion and pepper.

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   You will hear it sizzle at it hits the raw slivers.

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    Add the soy sauce and its ready to enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.