Steamed Hou’an Mullet

Steamed Hou’an Mullet

　　　Steamed Hou’an Mullet is a signature seafood dish. It features shrimp and fresh scallops as the main ingredients, complemented by Jinhua ham and a variety of premium vegetables. The combination of meat and vegetables results in a light and refreshing taste.

　　 Ingredients:

　　 180g shrimp, 80g fresh scallops, 15g ham, 20g shiitake mushrooms, 20g celery, 25g carrot, 500g white radish (or winter melon), 50g coriander, appropriate amounts of palm oil, salt, monosodium glutamate, sugar, sesame oil, pepper, and starch.

　　1 whole Hou’an mullet (about 1kg), 100g chopped scallions, 75g peanut oil, 40g light soy sauce, 5g sugar, 3g MSG, a small amount of ginger strips and scallion greens,

　　Preparation:

　　１、Scale the fish, remove the gills and internal organs, and rinse clean. Make a cut along the belly from head to tail to open the fish. Then evenly score several knife marks on both sides of the flesh.

　　２、Rinse the chopped scallions and place them in a dish. Open the fish at the sides, place it belly-down and back-up on the scallions, then steam it in a steamer over high heat for 10 minutes until cooked.

　　３、Remove the steamed fish, discard the scallions and cooking liquid. Place the fish upright on a serving plate. While hot, evenly sprinkle ginger strips, scallion greens, light soy sauce, and MSG over the fish. Then heat a pan over high heat, add peanut oil and heat until 90% hot, then evenly pour the hot oil over the fish to finish.

　　Characteristics:

　　The fish is spread open with both sides slightly curled, presented on the plate in an elegant manner. The colors are vibrant, the flesh is tender and smooth, and the flavor is delicious.