Steamed Ginger Fish Served with Egg-Fried Rice

Lightly steamed white fish topped with ginger and citrus zest, served alongside a classic quick egg-fried rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 253 kcals 1012 kcals
Carbohydrates 2 grams 8 grams
Fat 16 grams 64 grams
Protein 25 grams 100 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
Large, lightly beaten
Fruits
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Lemon Zest
Grated
GrainsCereals
400
ml
Long Grain Rice
Steamed and cooled completely
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Coarse Salt
For rubbing fish
1
handful
Basil
Fresh leaves, shredded
1
tsp
Salt
For rice
0.25
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Peanut Oil
Or groundnut oil
1
tbsp
2
tsp
Seafood
460
g
White Fish Fillets
Thick fillets with skin, such as cod or coley
Vegetables
1
piece
Ginger
Thumb-sized, finely shredded
2
piece
Spring Onions
Halved and finely shredded
2
tbsp
Spring Onions
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Pat fish dry and rub with salt, then place on a heatproof plate with ginger and zests.
  • Boil 5cm of water in a wok or deep pan fitted with a rack.
  • Place the plate of fish on the rack, cover tightly, and steam for five minutes until opaque.
  • Drain any liquid from the plate and garnish with spring onions, soy sauce, and basil.
  • Heat oils until smoking and pour carefully over the fish before serving.
  • Mix eggs, sesame oil, and half the salt in a small bowl.
  • Heat groundnut oil in a wok until smoking and add the cold cooked rice.
  • Stir-fry the rice for three minutes until heated through.
  • Pour in the egg mixture and stir-fry for 3 minutes until eggs are dry and set.
  • Season with remaining salt and pepper, then stir-fry for two more minutes.
  • Toss in the chopped spring onions and serve immediately.