This is how to make the easiest steamed fish

Ingredients

• 1 whole Goatfish (about 300-400g, cleaned and gutted)
• 1 inch Fresh Ginger (peeled and finely minced)
• 3 stalks Green Onions (white and green parts finely sliced; keep whites separate for later)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (leaves roughly chopped)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tbsp Cooking Sake (Japanese cooking sake)
• 2 tbsp Peanut Oil (for hot oil drizzle)
• 1 tsp Soy Sauce (light soy sauce)

Instructions

1. Score and Clean the Fish

   Rinse the goatfish, pat dry, then make shallow diagonal cuts about ½ inch deep on both sides of the fillet to create crevices for the aromatics.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare Aromatics

   Finely mince the ginger, slice the white parts of the green onions thinly, and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season the Fish

   Season the fish inside and out with salt and pepper, rub the minced ginger into the scored cuts and cavity, then drizzle the cooking sake over the fish.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare the Steamer

   Fill the pot with about 2 inches of water, bring to a rolling boil, then place the fish on a heat‑proof plate and set it in the steamer basket.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 100°C

5. Steam the Fish

   Steam the fish for 6–7 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: 100°C

6. Heat Oil and Soy Sauce

   While the fish steams, heat the peanut oil in a small pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke, then add the soy sauce and a splash of sake; remove from heat immediately.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Finish and Serve

   Transfer the steamed fish to a serving plate, sprinkle the remaining green‑onion greens and cilantro over the top, and pour the hot oil‑soy‑sake mixture over the fish in a steady stream.

   Time: PT2M

8. Enjoy

   Eat the fish while hot, using the aromatic oil and herbs to enhance each bite.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

2g

Fat

10g

Fiber

0g