Spicy Roast Fish
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Spicy Roast Fish

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Spicy Roast Fish

About This Recipe

This steamed Rohu fish recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings together tender fish with a bold, savory sauce. The fish is first marinated in a mix of soy sauce, peanut oil, cooking wine, and steamed fish sauce, then steamed to perfection for a delicate texture. A fragrant stir-fry of garlic, ginger, and chili peppers adds a spicy kick, while scallions and cilantro provide freshness. The final touch—a sizzling pour of hot oil—locks in the rich flavors, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s both light and deeply satisfying. Perfect for a healthy yet indulgent meal, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of Rohu fish while packing a punch of umami and heat. Quick to prepare yet impressive in taste, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • Rohu fish 500g
The aromatics
  • scallions 20g
  • cilantro 20g
The sauce & seasonings
  • peanut oil 2 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • steamed fish sauce 2 tbsp
  • chili peppers 2 pieces
  • garlic 3 cloves
  • ginger 10g

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the Rohu fish into small pieces, trying to make the thickness as uniform as possible.
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Step 2
Step 2
Mix soy sauce, peanut oil, cooking wine, and steamed fish sauce in a bowl.
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Step 3
Step 3
Use your hands to roughly apply the sauce mixture to the fish, just enough to marinate it. Reserve the remaining sauce.
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Step 4
Step 4
Chop chili peppers, garlic, and ginger into small pieces, and set aside chopped scallions and cilantro.
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Step 5
Step 5
Steam the fish in a steamer for 6 minutes, adjusting the steaming time based on the amount of fish.
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Step 6
Step 6
After steaming, pour out the water from the plate and set it aside.
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Step 7
Step 7
Heat a pan with a small amount of oil and stir-fry the garlic, ginger, and chili peppers until fragrant.
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Step 8
Step 8
Pour the reserved sauce mixture into the pan and bring it to a boil.
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Step 9
Step 9
Sprinkle chopped scallions and cilantro over the fish, then pour the cooked sauce over the fish.
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Step 10
Step 10
Add a small amount of oil to the pan and heat it until boiling.
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Step 11
Step 11
Finally, pour the hot oil over the fish and serve.

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