Steamed Ginger Salmon with Stir-Fried Bok Choy
- 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine (Shao-Hsing) or dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 1/4 teaspoons sugar
- Four 5-ounce skinless center-cut salmon fillets
- 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger plus 1/4 cup finely julienned ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, smashed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
- 2 small scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese chili paste
- 1 1/2 pounds bok choy, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine (Shao-Hsing) or dry sherry
- 1 1/2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the cooking wine with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of the sugar.
- Put the salmon on a heatproof plate that will fit snugly into a steamer or deep skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- Pour the soy mixture on top, turn to coat and let stand for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth with the rice vinegar, grated ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the sesame oil and half of the scallions.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and 1 1/4 teaspoons of sugar.
- Pour off the marinade and brush the salmon with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
- Scatter the julienned ginger on top of the fish, cover and steam until barely cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining scallions on top of the salmon and steam for 1 minute longer.
- Heat a large wok or skillet until very hot.
- Add the peanut oil and sesame oil and heat until just smoking.
- Add the garlic, ginger and chili paste and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 30 seconds.
- Add the bok choy and a pinch of salt and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, cooking wine and soy sauce and cook, tossing, for 2 minutes longer.
- Transfer the salmon and greens to plates and pass the sauce at the table.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/steamed-ginger-salmon-with-stir-fried-bok-choy (may not work)