Ken Hom's steamed fish Cantonese style recipe

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   If you are using a whole fish, remove the gills.

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   Pat the fish or fish fillets dry with kitchen paper.

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   Rub with the salt on both sides, and then set aside for 30 minutes.

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   This helps the flesh to firm up and draws out any excess moisture.

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   Next set up a steamer or put a rack into a wok or deep pan and fill it with 5 cm (2 inches) of water.

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   Bring the water to the boil over a high heat.

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   Put the fish on a heat proof plate and scatter the ginger evenly over the top.

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   Put the plate of fish into the steamer or onto the rack.

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   Cover the pan tightly and gently steam the fish until it is just cooked.

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    Flat fish will take about 5 minutes to cook.

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    Thicker fish or fillets such as sea bass will take 12-14 minutes.

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    Remove the plate of cooked fish and sprinkle on the spring onions and light and dark soy sauces.

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    Heat the two oils together in a small saucepan.

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    When they are hot and smoking pour the hot oil on top of the fish, garnish with the coriander sprigs.

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    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.