In the classic rendition of this dish, hot oil is poured over the steamed fish to sear the seasonings. This version uses chicken broth, which creates a lighter, cleaner flavor that underscores the sweetness of the seafood. Cilantro has a pungent, musky flavor that is warming, and reinforces the stomach.
2 pounds firm-fleshed fillets (haddock, lake trout, sole, or flounder) skin removed
Ginger Marinade:
2 tablespoons rice wine or sake
1 ½ tablespoons minced, fresh ginger
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Cilantro Sauce:
6 tablespoons chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Recipe courtesy of Nina Simonds, from A Spoonful of Ginger; Alfred A. Knopf, 1999.
I loved this recipe with a few tweaks. I substituted parsley for cilantro and cooked the fish using sous vide. Served it over brown rice with some carrots, celery, and red pepper.
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