steamed whole fish with ginger

This delectable and surprisingly simple Cantonese dish is usually served on special occasions as part of a banquet or for a family gathering. Thomas cooked this using a 650g (1½ lb) snapper but sea bass, coral trout or flounder will work well too. The steaming of the fish is simple. Make sure the fish is…… Continue reading steamed whole fish with ginger

steamed fish straits style

Many years ago Peter Knuckey made this beautiful piece of Mishido pottery for us. The bottom part stands in a traditional stainless steel fish poacher and has steamed many a fish in the intervening years. My good friend Fifi taught me this recipe which I always come back to. Of course it tastes just as good cooked in a round bowl over a steamer.…… Continue reading steamed fish straits style