Tasty Steamed Teochew Pomfret In Foil Recipe

Name: Tasty Steamed Teochew Pomfret In Foil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pomfret medium White; 2 mushrooms Chinese; 1 tomato; 2 plum Sour; 1 piece vegetable Salted, shredded; 2 pieces tamarind or of Asam Kulek; 2 slices ginger shredded; 1/2 chilli shredded; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon wine; 2 teaspoons soya sauce; 3 3/8 tablespoons water; salt; pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cornflour

Servings: persons

1 pomfret medium White
2 mushrooms Chinese
1 tomato
2 plum Sour
1 piece vegetable Salted, shredded
2 pieces tamarind or of Asam Kulek
2 slices ginger shredded
1/2 chilli shredded
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon wine
2 teaspoons soya sauce
3 3/8 tablespoons water
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon cornflour

1
Soak mushrooms & asam in water till soft.
2
Clean fish & cut off Pectoral Fins (optional). Make 2-3 slits on each side. Marinade fish. Insert small amount of ginger, chilli & mushrooms into slits. Put some ginger into cavity too.
3
Make a double layer foil boat & place some ingredients on it. Put the boat over another layer of foil for wrapping later.
4
Place fish on top of ingredients & add the rest around it. Mix seasonings with water & pour it in.
5
Wrap foil tightly. Leave the fish in the fridge to marinade for about 15 mins. Steam fish for about 20 mins since it's from the fridge.
6
Check to see if fish is cooked by inserting a toothpick. Fish is ready to be served if it pierces through easily. Transfer to serving plate & unwrap foil. Garnish with spring onions & serve piping hot. * Reduce time by 5 mins if you steaming directly from a plate without foil. Enjoy!

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pomfret medium White, 2 mushrooms Chinese, 1 tomato, 2 plum Sour, and more.

Yes, Tasty Steamed Teochew Pomfret In Foil falls under the General 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.

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Tasty Steamed Teochew Pomfret In Foil

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Variations & substitutions

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