Steamed Fish Cantonese Style with Braised Sichuan-Style Spicy Bean Curd

Healthy steamed lemon sole fillets paired with a flavorful, spicy braised tofu side dish, garnished with coriander and peppercorns.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 283.8 kcals 1135.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 8.2 grams 32.8 grams
Fat 15.6 grams 62.4 grams
Protein 27.7 grams 110.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Cornflour
mixed to a paste with 1 tbsp water
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Yellow Bean Sauce
ready-made whole
1
tbsp
Dark Soy Sauce
for bean curd
LegumesPulses
450
g
Bean Curd
fresh soft tofu, cut into 3.5cm cubes
Liquids
170
ml
Hot Vegetable Stock
can use chicken stock
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Sea Salt
coarse
0.5
tsp
Salt
to taste
2
tbsp
Garlic
coarsely chopped
1
tsp
Sichuan Peppercorns
roasted and finely ground
OilsFats
2
tsp
1
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
for bean curd
Seafood
450
g
Lemon Sole Fillets
skin removed
Vegetables
1.5
tbsp
Root Ginger
finely shredded
3
tbsp
Spring Onions
finely shredded

Steps

  • Pat fish fillets dry and rub with salt for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare a steamer or a wok with a rack and 5cm of water.
  • Place fish on a heatproof plate, top with ginger, and steam for 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove fish and sprinkle with spring onions and soy sauce.
  • Heat groundnut and sesame oils until smoking and pour over the fish.
  • Heat a wok, add oil and yellow bean sauce, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Stir-fry with soy sauce, salt, and chili powder for 90 seconds.
  • Pour in stock, add tofu cubes, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cornflour paste, cooking until the sauce thickens.
  • Plate fish with tofu and garnish with coriander and ground peppercorns.