Shangrao steamed fish

Shàngráo Zhēng Yú is a simple yet flavorful steamed fish dish from Shangrao, Jiangxi. Fresh river fish is steamed with a generous amount of pickled chilies, garlic, and ginger. The pickled chilies provide the signature Jiangxi tangy-spicy flavor that cuts through the fish's natural sweetness.

食材清单

• 1 whole grass carp or river fish (about 800 g)
• 30 g Jiangxi pickled chilies
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 slices ginger
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• Scallions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

制作步骤

1. 1. Wash grass carp, marinate with salt and cooking wine for 15 minutes
2. 2. Place Shangrao steamed fish on the plate, top with grass carp, shredded ginger, and shredded green onions.
3. 3. Add water to the steamer and bring to a boil, then add the steaming tray
4. 4. Steam over high heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked through
5. 5. Take out and pour out the excess soup in the plate.
6. 6. Pour in hot oil and steamed fish soy sauce and serve