Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions
A delicate and aromatic Cantonese dish featuring fresh fish gently steamed with fragrant ginger and scallions. Celebrated for its light, clean flavors, it exemplifies Cantonese culinary principles that emphasize the natural taste of ingredients. Often served at family gatherings and banquets, it symbolizes purity and freshness.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole (about 1-1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons
- 3 stalks
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- to taste
- a pinch
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Cantonese Chinese
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating from the Guangdong province, this dish reflects the Cantonese tradition of steaming to preserve freshness and nutrition, a practice dating back centuries in southern China where seafood is abundant.
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