Steamed Burbot
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Steamed Burbot

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Steamed Burbot

About This Recipe

This Steamed Mandarin Fish with Celery is a comforting and flavorful dish that highlights the delicate taste of fresh mandarin fish. The fish is lightly pan-fried with aromatic scallions, ginger, and rich pork fat, infusing the broth with deep umami flavors. Simmered to perfection, the fish becomes tender while the broth turns creamy white, creating a nourishing base. Crisp celery adds a refreshing crunch, balancing the dish’s richness. With just a touch of salt to enhance the natural sweetness of the fish, this recipe is simple yet incredibly satisfying. Perfect for a wholesome family meal, this steamed mandarin fish is a must-try for seafood lovers seeking a light yet deeply flavorful dish. Enjoy every spoonful of this delicious, homestyle fish soup!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • mandarin fish 300g
The aromatics
  • celery 100g
  • pork fat 20g
The sauce & seasonings
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • ginger 10g
  • peanut oil 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Clean the mandarin fish, remove the gills, cut into 3-5 segments, and set aside. Clean and cut the celery into 5cm long pieces, set aside.
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Step 2
Step 2
Pour a small amount of peanut oil into the pot, add the pork fat and stir-fry until the fat comes out, then add the scallions and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, add the fish segments and pan-fry slightly, pour in water to cover the fish, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Step 3
When the fish soup turns white, add the celery, add a small amount of salt to taste, and cook for 5 minutes before serving.
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Step 4
Serve, the steamed mandarin fish is ready! It’s incredibly delicious, start enjoying it now!

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