Microwave Steamed Fish with Ginger

Ingredients

• 2 g cod fillet
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
• 2 garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 spring onion, julienned
• 1 fresh chilli, sliced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• salt to taste

Method

1. 1.

   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.

   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.

5. 5.

   Heat the oil — In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the vegetable oil for 30-40 seconds on high until just smoking hot.

6. 6.

   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.