Braided Fish Steamed with Ginger and Green Onions

• 1 skinless salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)
• 1 skinless halibut fillet (about 2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup finely shredded green onions

1. Cut the salmon into 3 long 3/4-inch-wide strips (save the trimmings for another use).
2. Cut the halibut into 2 long 3/4-inch-wide strips and also save the extra for another use.
3. In a small bowl.
4. Blend 2 teaspoons ginger, the salt, sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, the pepper, and garlic.
5. Spread over the fish and marinate for 1/2 hour or longer, covered, in the refrigerator.
6. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the fish.
7. Using 2 strips of salmon and 1 strip of halibut, braid into a straight, long braid.
8. You will need to cut the third strip of salmon in half and use about half of the second halibut strip to continue the braid.
9. Tuck the connecting edges in as best you can so it looks like a continuous braid.
10. Place on a heatproof platter (see Notes) and cover with heavy plastic wrap for 10 minutes (or longer if refrigerated).
11. Place the plate of braided fish on a rack in a steamer.
12. Cover and steam over boiling water until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
13. In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
14. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon ginger.
15. When the ginger sizzles, pour the oil over the fish.
16. Pour the soy sauce over the fish and garnish with the green onions.

salmon fillet, fillet, fresh ginger, salt, sugar, white pepper, garlic, cornstarch, soy sauce, green onions

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/braided-fish-steamed-with-ginger-and-green-onions (may not work)