Basic Steamed Fish-Chinese

• 1 fish, weighing about 1 1/2 pounds (I use sea bass)
• 1 tablespoon preserved black bean, washed and crushed
• 1 tablespoon chopped leek (or 1/2 small onion)
• 1 teaspoon ginger, shredded
• 1 12 teaspoons salt
• 1 garlic clove, crushed (garnish)
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil (garnish)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil (garnish)

1. Prepare wok for steaming.
2. Place the fish on a dish that is large enough to hold it, and allow steam to circulate around it.
3. If necessary, bend the fish a little.
4. Mix the flavorings together and rub on the fish.
5. Fish with its skin on should be scored lightly to allow the flavorings to penetrate through to the flesh.
6. Steam in bamboo steamer for 20 minutes or until the flesh is opaque.
7. Heat the peanut oil.
8. Brown and discard the garlic.
9. Add the sesame oil but only to warm it, not to cook.
10. Pour oil mixture over the fish and serve.

fish, preserved black bean, onion, ginger, salt, garlic, peanut oil, sesame oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basic-steamed-fish-chinese-405470 (may not work)