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Hunan Steamed Fish with Chopped Chili

Name: Hunan Steamed Fish with Chopped Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 porții
Cuisine: chinese, hunan
Ingredients: 600 g whole fish cleaned and scaled, scored; 2 buc. ginger sliced; 2 buc. scallion cut into 2-inch lengths; 4 lingură fermented salted chili finely chopped; 2 buc. fresh red chili finely chopped; 3 cățel garlic minced; 1 lingură ginger minced; 1 lingură soy sauce; 1 linguriță rice vinegar; 0,5 linguriță sugar; 2 lingură peanut oil; 1 buc. scallion sliced for garnish

This classic Hunan dish features a whole fish steamed until flaky, then topped with a vibrant, spicy chopped chili sauce. The steaming method keeps the fish incredibly tender and moist, while the chili adds a bold, fiery kick. It's a simple yet impressive way to enjoy fresh fish.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 30 min.
Porții: 2
Dificultate: Medie

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține pește, gluten, arahide, soia și boabe de soia. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

600 gwhole fish, cleaned and scaled, scored

for steaming

2 buc.ginger, sliced
2 buc.scallion, cut into 2-inch lengths

chili topping

4 lingurăfermented salted chili, finely chopped
2 buc.fresh red chili, finely chopped
3 cățelgarlic, minced
1 lingurăginger, minced
1 lingurăsoy sauce
1 lingurițărice vinegar
0,5 lingurițăsugar
2 lingurăpeanut oil

garnish

1 buc.scallion, sliced for garnish

Ustensile

heatproof plate · steamer · small pan · small bowl

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Rinse the whole fish thoroughly under cold water, then pat it completely dry with paper towels.
Aproximativ 1 min.
2
Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. Insert some of the sliced ginger and scallion pieces into the scored cuts and the cavity of the fish.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure the plate is elevated slightly so the fish does not sit in condensed water.
3
Set up your steamer and bring the water to a rolling boil. Carefully place the plate with the fish into the steamer, cover, and steam for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Aproximativ 12 min.
Nota bucătarului: Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fish. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist.
4
While the fish is steaming, prepare the chili topping. In a small bowl, combine the fermented salted chili, fresh red chili, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Wear gloves when handling fresh chilies to avoid skin irritation.
5
Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove the plate from the steamer. Discard the cooked ginger and scallion from the fish and drain any accumulated liquid from the plate.
Aproximativ 1 min.
6
Spread the prepared chili topping evenly over the steamed fish.
Aproximativ 1 min.
7
Heat the peanut oil in a small pan until it is shimmering and just beginning to smoke. Carefully pour the hot oil over the chili topping on the fish; this will sizzle and release the aromatics.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Be cautious when pouring hot oil. A sizzle indicates the oil is hot enough to awaken the flavors.
8
Garnish with fresh sliced scallion and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Aproximativ 1 min.

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Păstrare

Store any leftover steamed fish and topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Gently reheat in a steamer or microwave until just warmed through to prevent drying out the fish.