21/02/2026
Steamed fish is served at Chinese New Year because serving a whole fish symbolizes completeness, family unity, and good luck. ๐งง
CANTONESE STYLE STEAMED FISH
Ingredients
1 whole fish (I used black grouper)
2โ3 slices ginger
2 green onions (plus extra for garnish)
2 tbsp neutral oil
For the Chinese-Style Soy Sauce:
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1โ2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Shaoxing (cooking) wine
Pinch of sugar (to taste)
A few drops liquid seasoning (optional)
Steps
1๏ธโฃ Place ginger and some green onion inside and under the fish.
2๏ธโฃ Steam over high heat for 8โ12 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
3๏ธโฃ Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
4๏ธโฃ Pour off excess liquid from the steamed fish.
5๏ธโฃ Spoon the sauce over the fish and top with fresh green onions.
6๏ธโฃ Heat oil until just smoking, then pour over the top to release the aroma ๐ฅ
Serve immediately with hot steamed rice.