STEAMED CARP

Ingredients:

1 whole fresh carp about 1 lb (500g) (or trout and other firm-fleshed fresh-water fish)
4 bamboo shoots sliced
5 tsp. rice wine
2 tbsp lean pork, diced and marinated in sugar
1 tsp. salt, or to taste
4 slices Chinese ham, steamed
4 black mushrooms, sliced and soaked
2 1/2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
2 tsp. scallions, chopped in 1 -inch sections
1 tsp. ginger, sliced

 

Method:

Wash the fish and make 2 to 3 X-shaped slashes on each side.

Rub with the rice wine and let marinate.

Place on a heat-proof dish and sprinkle with the salt, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and diced pork. Place the ham, lard, scallions, and ginger on top.

Place the dish in a steamer and steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.

Discard the scallions and ginger, and serve

 

 

 

This recipe is from How To Cook Fish - http://www.howtocookfish.info

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