Steam Fish with Asian Dressing Recipe

Steam Fish with Asian Dressing Recipe

(Vietnamese Steamed Fish Recipe)

750 g whole fish (such as snapper or barramundi), scaled, cleaned

2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus extra to brush

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 long red chili, seeds removed and cut into thin strips

2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, to garnish

Method:

Line a baking tray with baking paper.  Cut 3 large slashes on each side of the fish with a sharp knife, brush with extra peanut oil and place on the prepared tray.  Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until crisp and cooked through.  Alternatively, the fish can be pan-fried in a little oil until crisp and cooked through instead of baking.

Meanwhile, place the peanut and sesame oils, fish sauce and brown sugar in a small pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.  Transfer the cooked fish to a serving platter.  Place the chili, ginger and garlic on top of the fish and then immediately pour the hot oil over the fish.  Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.