How to Cook Chinese Style Pomfret Fish

Benefits of eating Chinese pomfret

It is high in Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids which helps to reduce cholesterol and risks of heart diseases. Containing mineral iron, it is needed for healthy red blood cell formation. It is also good for patients who have undergone surgeries which will aid in their recovery. In addition. Chinese pomfret is also high in Vitamin B3, B12 and Vitamin D where it is low in mercury.

Ingredients

• 1 White pomfret fish
• 1 tomato cut into wedges 
  
  
  
• 20 minced ginger slices 
  
  
  
• 3/4 tbsp light soya sauce
• 1 tsp shaoxing wine
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Directions

1. Clean and pat dry the fish. Make a few slits on both sides of the fish. This will allow the fish to cook even faster and evenly. 
   
   
   
2. Place ginger slices on both sides of the fish, which will prevent it from sticking onto the steaming plate. 
   
   
   
3. Add tomato wedges and chilli padi if using.
   

   
   
   
4. Add light soya sauce, shaoxing wine and sesame oil onto the fish. 
   

   

   

   
   
5. Place the steaming plate on a rack to steam in a wok. 
   
   
   
6. Steam the fish at medium high heat for about 15 minutes or untill cooked. 
   
   
   
7. Test done-ness with a skewer to check that it is thoroughly cooked.