Chinese Steamed Fish With Black Bean Sauce (豆豉蒸魚)

Say goodbye to bland steamed fish with this Chinese Steamed Fish With Black Bean Sauce recipe.

The fermented salty goodness of the black beans alchemizes with the delicate flavors of fish to create this heavenly combination that is sure to please your tastebuds (and your tummy).

I promise you’ll be coming back for seconds—or thirds—I won’t judge, I promise.

Chinese Steamed Fish With Black Bean Sauce

It’s no secret that Hong Kongers love to eat fish. Steamed fish (or some other kind of seafood) is almost a must at all dinner tables.

The secret ingredient in this dish is the black bean sauce which is an absolute staple in Cantonese cooking.

The fermented beans add intense salty flavors to compliment the natural sweetness of the fish.

Serve it with a bowl of rice and this steamed fish will become the next favorite at your dinner table.

Frequently Asked Questions For Chinese Steamed Fish With Black Bean Sauce

What can I serve this dish with?

Serve this dish a side of vegetables such as Broccoli With Oyster Sauce and Cantonese soups such as Chinese Winter Melon Soup Recipe (冬瓜湯).

Can I prepare this in advance?

You can prepare the ingredients in advance. However, the fish should be steamed immediately before serving to preserve its freshness.

Can this dish be frozen?

No. Steamed fish do not freeze and reheat well.

Chinese Steamed Fish With Black Bean Sauce

Elaine Fung

A simple and delicious dish of tender Chinese golden pomfret perfectly steamed with just a few handy ingredients.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 2 servings

Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 450 Grams Whole Golden Pomfret
• 1 Tbsp Salted Black Beans
• 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Minced Ginger
• 1 Tsp Sugar
• 1 Tsp Chili Garlic Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Oil Divided
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 2 Green Onions Chopped

Instructions

 

• Clean and cut the fish horizontally into 4 pieces, pat dry with a paper towel.
• Put salt onto the fish and place them into a dish.
• Rinse the salted black beans, drain, and roughly chopped them.
• Add the minced garlic and ginger, sugar, and 1 tsp oil to the salted black beans and mix well.
• Spoon the mixture evenly onto the fish, and drizzle the rest of the oil over the fish.
• Bring some water to a boil in a wok and put the fish onto the steaming rack.
• Cover and steam on high heat for 8 minutes.
• Sprinkle the green onions over the fish.

Notes

1. Frozen golden pomfret is used in this recipe. Frozen fish can be fresh too! Just pick one that is vacuum sealed properly, and the fish eyes are not red.

2. Golden pomfret is easy to clean, it has no scales, and there are no fine bones. By cutting the fish into big pieces the salted black bean mixture is spooned directly onto the meat of the fish and so increases the flavor. Besides, it also makes serving easier.

3. The golden pomfret is one type of fish that retains its taste and texture very well even when it is not steamed whole. If the steaming whole is preferred, spoon the salted black bean mixture onto the belly of the fish as well as on top and steam for 10 minutes.