Cá Hấp Gừng Sả

Cá Hấp Gừng Sả is a fragrant and flavorful Vietnamese steamed fish dish infused with the aromatic essence of ginger and lemongrass. This healthy and low-carb meal is perfect for a light dinner and is sure to impress with its delightful taste and presentation.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (such as tilapia or snapper) - 300 grams
• Fresh ginger - 30 grams, thinly sliced
• Lemongrass stalks - 2, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, for garnish
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Water - 200 milliliters

Steps

1. Prepare the fish by patting it dry with paper towels and seasoning both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. In a heatproof dish, place the fish fillets and scatter the sliced ginger, lemongrass pieces, minced garlic, and sliced shallots evenly over the top.
3. Drizzle the fish sauce and lime juice over the fish and toppings.
4. Set up a steamer or a pot with a steaming rack and bring the water to a boil.
5. Once boiling, carefully place the dish with the fish into the steamer or on the rack and cover with a lid.
6. Steam the fish for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
7. Once cooked, carefully remove the dish from the steamer, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, beneficial for heart health.

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