# Steamed fish with ginger and scallion (from The Woks of Life)

Video: [The Cantonese Style Steamed Fish You'll Make Again and Again](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA) by [The Woks of Life](https://www.youtube.com/@Thewoksoflife1).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 30 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.85 per serving, ~$5.69 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$24.15* per serving (89%) vs ordering out (~$27.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 scallions scallions
- 2 tablespoons ginger ginger
- 1 small bunch cilantro cilantro
- 1 ½ tablespoons light soy sauce light soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt salt
- ⅛ teaspoon sugar sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water hot water
- 10 ounce fillet of delicate white fish white fish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper white pepper

## Steps

1. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=83s) Slice the peeled ginger into thin julienne strips.
2. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=88s) Cut the scallions into pieces and slice them lengthwise into fine strips.
3. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=128s) Trim the ends of the cilantro and coarsely chop the remainder.
4. [2:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=138s) Combine hot water, sugar, salt, white pepper, and light soy sauce in a small bowl and stir until dissolved.
5. [3:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=190s) Fold the thin ends of the fish fillet underneath itself to ensure even thickness.
6. [3:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=202s) Place water and a steaming rack inside a wok and bring it to a boil.
7. [4:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=271s) Place the fish on a heat-proof plate and put it on the steaming rack in the wok to steam for 6 minutes.
8. [5:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=317s) Check the fish doneness by pressing it gently with a butter knife.
9. [5:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=323s) Drain the liquid that has accumulated on the plate.
10. [5:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=359s) Heat oil in a small pan, add a portion of the ginger, scallions, and cilantro, pour in the prepared sauce mixture, stir briefly, and remove from heat.
11. [6:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=379s) Pour the cooked sauce and aromatics over the steamed fish.
12. [6:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siPNnpXLsjA&t=381s) Heat another portion of oil in a pan and pour it over the fresh raw aromatics placed on top of the fish to finish.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- spoon
- plate
- wok
- steaming rack
- pan

## What the video didn't say

- exact servings count not explicitly stated for this specific size
- neutral oil brand
- stove heat level specifics

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