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Contributor: Sex Positivity Sex Positivity
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Originally posted by Antipova
Well it sounds like I'm researching Hawaiian rolls soon...

Most of the recipes I've shared so far in Eden Cooks have been personal concoctions or family hand-me-downs, but this Chinese Steamed Fish is actually straight out of a really ... more
Can it really? I thought it was a root..
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova


Irene Kuo's Steamed Whole Fish
1 sea bass, striped bass, whitefish, or trout (~2#)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp dry sherry
4 quarter-sized slices peeled ginger, shredded
2 large scallions, cut into 1/2 inch shreds
2 Tbsp peanut oil




Individual dip sauce
1 Tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp distilled white vinegar
1/4 tsp minced peeled ginger


This recipe definitely takes the "simple ingredients, subtly complimented, produce a delicacy" approach. The fish steams with only salt dissolved in sherry, and ginger.

After steaming, it is topped with scallions and hot oil is poured on to cook the scallions and add flavor.

The simple soy, vinegar, and ginger dipping sauce adds a bit of salt to the diner's exact taste.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
I'm ready to take notes too!
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
I love ginger, especially in tea form. It helps my stomach calm down really quick and tastes great. Only problem is sometimes it gives me insomnia, which is known to happen.
I knew about it calming stomachs, and learned a lot about how in my trivia research---but I didn't see anything on insomnia. Looks like I should research some more...
05/21/2012
Contributor: candykiss34 candykiss34
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Originally posted by Melan!e
I'm ready to take notes too!
Me too!
05/21/2012
Contributor: RomanticGoth RomanticGoth
Nice.

I already have those ingredients.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Sex Positivity
Can it really? I thought it was a root..
Rhizomes and roots are pretty similar.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by RomanticGoth
Nice.

I already have those ingredients.
I was surprised, too---for a whole fish, I only spent $5.50, which is pretty darn good when I have everything else on hand!
05/21/2012
Contributor: Sex Positivity Sex Positivity
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Rhizomes and roots are pretty similar.
Well, you learn something new every day!
05/21/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova


Irene Kuo's Steamed Whole Fish
1 sea bass, striped bass, whitefish, or trout (~2#)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp dry sherry
4 quarter-sized slices peeled ginger, shredded
2 large scallions, cut into 1/2 inch shreds
2 Tbsp peanut ... more
This sounds amazing! can't wait
05/21/2012
Contributor: Sex Positivity Sex Positivity
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova


Irene Kuo's Steamed Whole Fish
1 sea bass, striped bass, whitefish, or trout (~2#)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp dry sherry
4 quarter-sized slices peeled ginger, shredded
2 large scallions, cut into 1/2 inch shreds
2 Tbsp peanut ... more
These ingredients are so.. simple! So exciting.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Melan!e
I'm ready to take notes too!
I'm glad you're here
05/21/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
I'm glad you're here
I had to run home quick from the grocery store to make it back in time! But I made it
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Melan!e
I had to run home quick from the grocery store to make it back in time! But I made it
Whew!
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

Having something to steam in is important---and not everybody has a handy Asian market where you can pick up a steamer like mine. (Mine has a deep bottom which can be filled with several inches of water, two steam racks (so one meal component can be warmed while another cooks), and a lid)



However, just about every hardware store sells a collapsible vegetable steamer for under $5. This can fold up to sit in your cabinet, or be expanded to fit an any size of pot you have handy. Cover your pot with its lid and you've got a steamer! When cooking in other people's kitchens, I've even put a metal bowl or grate on top of a jungle gym of mason jar lids, and my steam buns come out just as nicely. So don't be discouraged by lack of equipment---improvise. Anything where you have about two inches to hold water, and another blank inch to allow the water to boil without splashing your food, will work just fine.



Trivia: Ginger is propagated by taking divisions of the edible rhizomes. Because it is a biennial/perennial plant, it grows in locations where there is never a killing frost. It is principally grown in tropical countries.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

Do you guys already have steamers?
05/21/2012
Contributor: Sex Positivity Sex Positivity
I'M LEARNING! : D
05/21/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
For some reason I never really understood how those collapsable steamers worked. I will have to go pick one up!
05/21/2012
Contributor: Sex Positivity Sex Positivity
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Do you guys already have steamers?
I have one, for sure. My mom got it as a wedding present once upon a time.
05/21/2012
Contributor: candykiss34 candykiss34
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Do you guys already have steamers?
I have the collapsible type.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Do you guys already have steamers?
No I use my strainer over a pot. Like you showed above. Especially if Im heating up tamales and stuff like that.
05/21/2012
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Do you guys already have steamers?
no steamers..
05/21/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

Do you guys already have steamers?
I have a lobster pot, so yes.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Sex Positivity Sex Positivity
Quote:
Originally posted by Starkiller87
No I use my strainer over a pot. Like you showed above. Especially if Im heating up tamales and stuff like that.
Mmm.. tamales...
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Melan!e
For some reason I never really understood how those collapsable steamers worked. I will have to go pick one up!
They just fold up real easy. Also my family dog is terrified of my mom's... I think my brother used to tease him by opening it fast.

Hooray for learning!
05/21/2012
Contributor: RomanticGoth RomanticGoth
I have a steamer.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
no steamers..
But you can make one! (Or just get one for less than $5)
05/21/2012
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
They just fold up real easy. Also my family dog is terrified of my mom's... I think my brother used to tease him by opening it fast.

Hooray for learning!
Geez... that sounds like something my brother would do.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
I have a lobster pot, so yes.
OOh wow. I'm envious.
05/21/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
They just fold up real easy. Also my family dog is terrified of my mom's... I think my brother used to tease him by opening it fast.

Hooray for learning!
lol funny about your dog! I'm pretty sure I could get my cat with one too...hehe
05/21/2012