Microwave Steamed Fish with Ginger

Method

1. 1
   • cod fillet 2
   • salt to taste

   Season the cod fillets — Pat the cod fillets dry, season lightly with salt, and lay them in a single layer in a shallow microwave-safe dish.

2. 2
   • soy sauce 2 tbsp
   • rice vinegar 1 tbsp
   • sesame oil 1 tsp
   • fresh ginger 1 tbsp
   • garlic 2

   Add ginger and seasonings — Scatter the julienned ginger and sliced garlic over and around the fish, then drizzle with the soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil.

3. 3

   Cover the dish — Cover the dish loosely with microwave-safe cling film or a vented lid, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.

4. 4

   Microwave the fish — Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, checking at the 3-minute mark to avoid overcooking.

   ⏱4 min
5. 5
   • vegetable oil 1 tbsp

   Heat the oil — In a small saucepan on the stovetop, heat the vegetable oil until hot but not smoking. Take it off the heat.

6. 6
   • spring onion 2

   Finish with hot oil — Carefully uncover the fish, top with the julienned spring onion and sliced chili, then pour the hot oil over the top so it sizzles, and serve at once.