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Steamed Fish with Pickled Chili and Scallions

Name: Steamed Fish with Pickled Chili and Scallions
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hunan Chinese
Ingredients: 1 whole fish (1.5kg); 2 tbsp pickled chili; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tsp garlic, minced

Fresh fish steamed with tangy pickled chili and scallions, a vibrant Hunan-style dish.

25 minutes4 servings

Method

Clean and gut the fish, then make shallow cuts on both sides.
Place pickled chili, scallions, ginger, and garlic inside the fish cavity.
Steam the fish over boiling water for 15-18 minutes depending on size.
Drizzle with soy sauce and rice wine before serving.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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