Burmese

Shan-Style Steamed Fish with Herbs

Name: Shan-Style Steamed Fish with Herbs
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 1 whole fish (e.g., tilapia or snapper), scaled and gutted; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup water

A delicate fish dish steamed with aromatic herbs and ginger.

20 minutes2 servings

Shan-Style Steamed Fish with Herbs — Photo: Mattes ( talk ) *derivative work: an-d ( talk ) · Public domain

Method

Place fish in a steaming basket or dish, then add ginger, green onions, and salt.
Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the fish, then add water to the steamer.
Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes, depending on fish size.
Garnish with additional green onions and serve immediately.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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