Chinese Steamed Fish

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds sea bass or halibut , cut into 4 pieces
• 3 greens onions , cut into 3 inch lengths
• 2 freshs mushrooms , sliced
• 6 leaves napa cabbage , sliced into 4-inch pieces
• 2 slices fresh ginger root , finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , chopped
• 0.25 cups low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.13 cups water
• crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• fresh cilantro sprigs , for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Arrange 1/2 of the green onions on the bottom of the steaming bowl (it is important to steam in a container in order to retain the steam and juices around the fish). Place 1/2 of the mushrooms and Napa cabbage sections on top of onions. Place fish on top of vegetables. Sprinkle ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes over fish. Top with remaining green onions, mushrooms, and napa cabbage. Drizzle soy sauce and water over everything.

2. 2

   Place steam bowl in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Steam until fish flakes easily, about 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.