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Singaporean Recipe for Steamed Fish with Ginger and Chilli

INGREDIENTS

4 firm white fish cutlets of your choice (snapper, bass etc.)
2 tbsp of fresh ginger (grated)
2 cloves garlic (chopped finely)
1 bunch coriander leaves (chopped)
2 red chillies (seeded & chopped finely)
3 spring onions (chopped)
2 tsp lemon juice
A couple of lemon wedges to serve as garnish

TIP: You can subsitute lime for lemon instead.

To prepare:

Use a bamboo steaming basket
Arrange the fish cutlets and top with ginger, garlic, red chilli and coriander
Cover the lid and steam over wok for 6 mins
Remove the lid, sprinkle spring onion and lemon juice on fish
Cover and steam for another 30 secs or till fish is cooked through (DO NOT OVERCOOK!)
Serve with lemon wedges with rice

TIP: For added flavor use banana leaves as the base on the steaming basket. If you cannot find banana leaves, you can use baking paper instead. Just cut a round circle to fit.

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