Zheng Zhu Yu

Zheng Zhu Yu is a comforting and flavorful Chinese midnight dish featuring tender fish marinated in aromatic spices and steamed to perfection. This gluten-free recipe is perfect for a late-night snack or a light meal that satisfies your cravings.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
• Ginger - 10 grams, finely sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Scallions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice wine (Shaoxing wine) - 1 tablespoon
• Chili oil - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 5 grams, for garnish
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, minced garlic, salt, and chili oil to create the marinade.
3. Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Add the sliced ginger and chopped scallions on top. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
4. Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil in a pot. If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a heatproof plate set over a pot of boiling water.
5. Place the marinated fish and toppings on a heatproof plate and steam for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Once cooked, carefully remove the plate from the steamer. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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