Chinese Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu (Cantonese Style)

This looks like a lot of ingredients but you'll find it's really easy to do...and so beautiful and tasty at the same time!!! Serve this with steamed jasmine rice and stir-fried or steamed Asian veggies. An easy and healthy meal!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon black bean sauce
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 Thai chile, chopped
• 2 tablespoons white soy sauce
• ¾ pound white fish fillets
• 1 cup green onion, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring about 1 1/2 inches of water to boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the chile, garlic, ginger, and black bean sauce. Stir in dark and white soy sauces, vegetable oil, sugar, and white pepper. In a small cup, mix together the cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce. Cut fish fillets into thin strips, add to bowl, and coat well.

Step 3

When water in steamer has reached a boil, carefully place the tofu cubes in a single layer in the basket, and steam, covered, for 2 minutes. Place the fish strips on top of the tofu; cover and steam for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

Remove and garnish with chopped green onion. Serve with steamed white rice and stir-fried or steamed Asian vegetables.