Steamed Sea Bass

• 1 sea bass (about 1 lb)
• 3 slices ginger
• 2 stalks green onions (julienned)
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water

Steps

1. Scale and gut the sea bass, then make three diagonal cuts on each side.
2. Rub the fish with salt and cooking wine, both inside and outside. Marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Place ginger slices and half of the green onions on top of the fish.
4. Steam the fish over high heat for 8-10 minutes (adjust based on size).
5. Remove the fish, discard the liquid in the plate, and remove the ginger and onions.
6. Top the fish with fresh green onion strips and pour hot oil over them to release aroma.
7. Mix light soy sauce, sugar, and water, heat gently, then pour over the fish.