Chinese-Style Steamed Flounder with Plenty of Onion

Name: Chinese-Style Steamed Flounder with Plenty of Onions (Scallion Turbot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Flounder; 1 Julienned ginger; 1 Thin green onions or scallions; 1 Cilantro; 1 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp Doubanjiang; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (if you don't have, Japanese sake is OK); 1 tbsp Shengchou (light soy sauce - regular soy sauce is also OK); 2 tsp Oyster sauce; 1 tsp Huangdoujiang soybean sauce (Japanese white miso also OK)

Servings: persons

1
Prepare the flounder.
2
Add cuts to the outside to make it easier to cook.
3
Place a plate in the steamer and the flounder on the plate, and sprinkle the ginger on top.
4
In the picture the steaming has already begun.
5
Close the lid and steam for 8 minutes.
6
Remove the ginger and pour in the combined seasonings on top of the fish, so that it would drip down onto the plate.
7
Close the lid and steam for another 5 minutes.
8
Finally, sprinkle on the onions and cilantro (OK if you don't have any) and it's complete.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Flounder, 1 Julienned ginger, 1 Thin green onions or scallions, 1 Cilantro, and more.

Yes, Chinese-Style Steamed Flounder with Plenty of Onions (Scallion Turbot) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese-Style Steamed Flounder with Plenty of Onions (Scallion Turbot)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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