Tender Sliced Sea Bass

Cooking StepsHow to cook Tender Sliced Sea Bass step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Choose a sea bass and have an experienced fishmonger fillet it, separating the flesh from the bones. An experienced handler will remove all small bones, making it safe for everyone. With a less experienced handler, eat carefully.

2. 
   Step 2

   Clean the fish head and bones.

3. 
   Step 3

   After cleaning the fillets, slice diagonally from the tail end into about 3mm thick pieces. Rinse the slices with water and drain. Then soak in water with a small spoon of salt for about 10 minutes along with the head and bones — this makes the fish more tender and less fishy. Drain well.

4. 
   Step 4

   Julienne the scallion whites and ginger slices, add 2 tbsp cooking wine, squeeze and mix, then set aside.

5. 
   Step 5

   Julienne the scallions and set aside.

6. 
   Step 6

   To the drained fish slices, add appropriate salt, sugar, pepper, and chicken bouillon (optional). Mix by hand, then pour in the scallion-ginger-wine mixture and mix well.

7. 
   Step 7

   Add 1 tsp starch and mix well.

8. 
   Step 8

   Finally, add a suitable amount of cooking oil and mix well. Set aside.

9. 
   Step 9

   Now prepare the fish bones. Coat the drained fish head and bones with salt, pepper, and starch in order. Arrange on a steaming plate, add a few ginger slices, and steam over high heat for 5 minutes once the water is boiling.

10. 
    Step 10

    Because the fish was coated with starch, there won’t be too much liquid after steaming. If there’s excess broth, pour it out.

11. 
    Step 11

    Remove and discard the ginger slices.

12. 
    Step 12

    Bring a fresh pot of water to a boil.

13. 
    Step 13

    Add the fish slices to the boiling water.

14. 
    Step 14

    Gently separate the slices with chopsticks.

15. 
    Step 15

    When the water comes back to a boil, the fish slices are cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon.

16. 
    Step 16

    Arrange the fish slices over the steamed fish bones.

17. 
    Step 17

    Spread evenly.

18. 
    Step 18

    Sprinkle with the julienned scallions.

19. 
    Step 19

    Heat cooking oil in a pan until smoking.

20. 
    Step 20

    Pour the hot oil over the scallions — the sizzling oil brings out an amazing aroma of scallion and fish.

21. 
    Step 21

    Now make the sauce. Why this method? Personal preference — it reduces saltiness to better highlight the fish’s natural freshness, and keeps the dish lighter in color. Add 4 small spoons of plain boiled water to a bowl.

22. 
    Step 22

    Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce — use the kind meant for dipping and cold dishes.

23. 
    Step 23

    Mix well.

24. 
    Step 24

    Slowly and evenly drizzle the sauce along the side of the steaming plate.

25. 
    Step 25

    An incredibly delicious sliced sea bass is ready!

26. 
    Step 26

    The fish slices are snow-white and tender.

27. 
    Step 27

    The texture is fresh, tender, and juicy.

28. 
    Step 28

    This nutritious and healthy dish is suitable for all ages — enjoy generously!