Cantonese Steamed Fish
Cantonese Steamed Fish is my favorite dish to order whenever I go to a Chinese restaurant. It's hard to believe, but the recipe for Cantonese Steamed Fish is quite simple, yet it has an amazing flavor. My chef friend told me that this is because Cantonese Steamed Fish is made with fresh fish, aromatic seasonings, and delicious sauce. He also taught me how to make authentic Cantonese Steamed Fish, and today I'm going to share the recipe I've learned with everyone.

INGREDIENTS
- 1 sea bass (500g)
DIRECTIONS
Remove the scales, internal organs, and gills from the sea bass. Wash it thoroughly with clean water, then cut off the head and tail, and split it down the middle.
Cut the sea bass into sections about the width of your finger, being careful not to cut all the way through. Marinate the fish in cooking wine and a pinch of salt for 20 minutes.
Tip:
Cut the fish into strips less than 1 centimeter thick without cutting all the way through. This step, known as "flower knife" in China, is aimed at making the sea bass more visually appealing.
After marinating the sea bass, arrange it on a plate. Place 5 slices of tofu in the middle and top them with the shrimp.
Tip:
I forgot to take a picture of placing the tofu and shrimp in the third step. If you're unsure of how to arrange them, you can refer to the positioning in the finished product image.
Place the prepared sea bass in a steamer and steam for about 10-15 minutes.
Tip:
Since I'm using a steamer, it only takes about 10 seconds to produce steam, so I can directly put the fish in to steam. If using a pot to steam, wait until the water boils before placing the fish in. To check if the fish is cooked, you can insert a chopstick into the thickest part of the fish; if it goes in easily and touches the bone, it's cooked.
After removing from the steamer, garnish the sea bass with some shredded spring onions and sliced red chilies for decoration. Then, drizzle a spoonful of hot oil over it and pour steamed fish soy sauce on top. Your fragrant and tender Cantonese Steamed Fish is ready to serve!