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Citrus and Ginger Jiangsu-Style Steamed Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens

Name: Citrus and Ginger Jiangsu-Style Steamed Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Jiangsu Chinese
Ingredients: 1 whole fish (e.g., tilapia, 1.5 lbs); 1 cup pickled mustard greens; 2 green chilies; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp chopped scallions; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tsp grated ginger

Adds a bright citrusy kick with ginger for a refreshing twist on the traditional dish.

27 minutes2 servings

Method

Mix lemon zest and grated ginger into the pickled mustard greens.
Clean and gut the fish, place it in a heatproof dish. Add pickled mustard greens and chilies on top.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.
Pour the sauce over the fish. Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes, depending on fish size.
Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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