Steamed fish in lat zi sauce

Recipe for steamed fish in lat zi sauce

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steamed fish in lat zi sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that originates from the Chinese cuisine. The dish features a perfectly steamed fish, bathed in a rich and aromatic lat zi sauce. The sauce is a combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a healthy option for seafood lovers. Enjoy the tender and succulent fish with a side of steamed rice or vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Keywords: Steamed fish, Lat zi sauce, Chinese cuisine, Flavorful, Healthy.

steamed fish in lat zi sauce details

Steamed fish in lat zi sauce, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:107 INGREDIENTS:

Serves 2-3

(A) Lat Zi Sauce:

50g shallots

100g garlic cloves

90g red chilies

4 stalks lemongrass

5-6 tbsp cooking oil

4 tbsp tomato ketchup

5 tbsp chili sauce

60ml water

1½ tsp salt

2 tsp sugar

(B)

1 medium fish (I used siakap)

Salt for rubbing fish

1 lime

1 stalk spring onion, diced

5-6 tbsp of Lat Zi Sauce (adjust amount according to the size of the fish)

Method:

To prepare Lat Zi Sauce:

1. Blend shallots and garlic in a food processor. Set aside.

2. Blend chilies and lemongrass in food processor. Set aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté blended shallots and garlic until fragrant and turn bronwish. Add in lemongrass and chilies and blend well. Continue to fry.

4. Add in remaining ingredients and continue to fry until oil forms a layer on top of the sauce. Dish up.

To prepare fish:

1. Clean fish and rub a little salt on the body of fish. Drain off liquid, if any.

2. Steam fish on rapid boiling water for 10 minutes or until cooked. DO NOT OVERCOOK fish.

3. Top fish with Lat Zi sauce. Squeeze lime juice and sprinkle diced spring onions on to fish. Serve hot.

Notes:

1. Oil in Lat Zi sauce can be reduced or increased according to individual preference.

2. Suggestions of Lat Zi sauce dishes:

• For cooking squids, prawns, crabs and other seafood.

• Cooked with minced meat and used as topping for fried or steamed tofu.

• Topping for deep fried aubergines.

• As dipping sauce for fried chicken, fried fish fillets etc.