Basic Steamed Fish

Ingredients

• 4 (4-6 ounce)  fish fillets
• 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine, or sub. dry sherry)
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 drops sesame oil
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 large lemon, cut into wedges (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the wok for steaming.

2. 2

   Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk the rice wine (mirin) or sherry, sugar, salt and sesame oil.

4. 4

   Place the fish fillets on a deep, heat-proof plate that will fit inside the steamer basket.

5. 5

   Pour the rice wine mixture over the fish. Sprinkle with the chopped green onion.

6. 6

   Cover and steam the fish over high heat until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (10-15 minutes).

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with the chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.