Saturday, August 16, 2008

My first ever steamed fish

I have been cooking for the longest time but never once did I steam any fish. It's primarily because I have never like fish. I think I got it from my Dad. None of us like fish in the family, with the exception of my sis, and that is only because of my bro-in-law's love for fishes which rubs of on her after many years of dating.
I only started eating fish on a regular basis after I got pregnant (brain food for the baby) and now, because I am breastfeeding the little one.
So anyway, did my first steamed fish over the weekend and I am pleasantly surprised by how good it is. Very simple dish with very simple taste. Very good after days of heavy eating. I particularly like the steamed tomatoe. Soft, and acidic.

Chinese-style steamed fish
1 fish, cleaned.
shredded ginger
1 tomato, cut
tofu (I used frozen organic tofu left over from my son's porridge. Read from Superbabyfood that tofu can be frozen but texture may changed. She's correct, it tasted like beancurd sheets)
1 1/2 tbsp of soya sauce
sprinkle of dried parsely (cos I don't have any fresh ones)
garlic powder

Place some ginger at the bottom of a plate and stuff some into the fish.
Rub soya sauce all over the fish and place tomatos and tofu cubes around the fish.
Sprinkle dried parsely and garlic powder all over.
Steam for 10mins.

Served with rice or porridge as the teochews like.