Steamed fish on Tofu Recipe

Name: Steamed fish on Tofu Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg soft or medium tofu; 1 tbsp Chinese black bean & garlic sauce; 1 tbsp shaoxing rice wine, dry sherry, or Sake; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 4 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp molasses (ok to skip if you don't have it); 1 tsp garlic minced; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1 lb skinned halibut, salmon, swordfish or seabass; 1 tbsp peeled fresh ginger slivers; 2 green onions, cut in 2 in long slivers

Servings: persons

1 pkg soft or medium tofu
1 tbsp Chinese black bean & garlic sauce
1 tbsp shaoxing rice wine, dry sherry, or Sake
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp molasses (ok to skip if you don't have it)
1 tsp garlic minced
1/4 tsp sugar
1 lb skinned halibut, salmon, swordfish or seabass
1 tbsp peeled fresh ginger slivers
2 green onions, cut in 2 in long slivers

1
Drain tofu and place on flat surface.
2
Dry with paper towels.
3
In a medium bowl, combine black-bean garlic sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, soy, garlic, molasses, and sugar.
4
Set aside.
5
Pour 1-3 inches water into bottom of steamer.
6
Place rack 1 inch or more above surface of water.
7
Cover and bring to boil.
8
Cut Tofu in half lengthwise.
9
Then cut each half into rectangles about 1/2 inch thick.
10
Lay tofu in single layer in 9-10 inch glass pie dish.
11
Rinse fish, pat dry, and cut pieces about the same size as the tofu.
12
Add fish to the bowl of marinade and mix to coat.
13
Lay fish on tofu and spoon marinade on top.
14
Sprinkle ginger over fish.
15
Set pie dish on rack.
16
Cover and steam for 7-8 minutes.
17
(Fish will continue to cook after removed from heat).
18
Turn off heat.
19
Lift pie dish from steamer.
20
Use a spatula to pry free if needed.
21
Sprinkle with green onions.

317

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg soft or medium tofu, 1 tbsp Chinese black bean & garlic sauce, 1 tbsp shaoxing rice wine, dry sherry, or Sake, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Steamed fish on Tofu Recipe 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!