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Steaming 101
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Directions
1
Place broccoli stems in the steamer basket.
2
Place the florets evenly in the basket, giving them space to circulate steam.
3
Add a pinch of salt and cover with a lid.
4
Cook for four minutes.
5
To prepare Cantonese-style steamed fish, form a bed of scallions and ginger on a plate.
6
Add salt on both sides of the fish fillets, and place skin up on the plate.
7
Sprinkle shaoxing rice wine over the fish.
8
Steam, covered.
9
Combine the light soy sauce, sugar, black vinegar, and sesame oil, adding a pinch of MSG.
10
Apply seasoned soy sauce.
11
Add ginger, scallions and cilantro
12
Add a little boiling hot oil over top.
13
Add tough exterior napa cabbage leaves to the steamer.
14
Evenly place frozen shumai.
15
Steam for 7-10 minutes.
16
Combine 4 eggs, stock and a pinch of salt.
17
Whisk vigorously until combined.
18
Strain egg mix through a fine mesh sieve into the bowl.
19
Skim off major foaming bubbles.
20
Place a plate to avoid contact with the bottom of the bowl.
21
Place bowl inside of the pot, and place a plate on top.
22
Bring to a boil at medium heat for 3 minutes, turn off heat, leave the lid on and let it sit for 18-20 minutes.
23
Remove with steam tongs
24
Season with soy sauce and sesame oil, and add scallions
Ingredients
broccoli
black sea bass fillets
scallions
ginger
oyster sauce
sesame seeds
shaoxing rice wine
light soy sauce
sugar
black vinegar
sesame oil
MSG
frozen shumai
napa cabbage leaves
4 eggs
stock
scallions
cilantro
white rice
Equipment
pot
metal steamer basket
bamboo steamer
chopsticks
lid
stove
plate
strainer
tongs
Tips
Steaming transfers heat more quickly
Keeps your food really moist and delicious with great texture
No nutrient loss
Steaming is also delicious
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