Chinese Bass
Updated October 11, 2023
- Total Time
- 16 minutes
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 11 minutes
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Ingredients
2 pounds whole black bass, cleaned and gutted with head on
2 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and halved
3 slices fresh ginger, about the size of a quarter, peeled and julienned
1 tablespoon dried Chinese black beans
2 sprigs coriander
3 tablespoons Tamari soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 scallions, cleaned; green and white parts cut into 2-inch lengths
Nutritional analysis per serving (3 to 4 servings)
7 grams carbs; 181 milligrams cholesterol; 292 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 10 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 915 milligrams sodium; 43 grams protein
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Slash across the fish twice, on the diagonal, on each side. Place fish on an oval platter 14 by 8 inches.
- Step 2
Place garlic on platter around fish. Scatter remaining ingredients over fish. Cover tightly with polyvinyl plastic (PV) wrap.
- Step 3
Place platter in microwave oven. Cook at 100 percent power (high setting) 11 minutes. Remove from oven. Uncover and serve hot.
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Comments
I had Chinese black bean garlic sauce and used that instead of soy fermented back beans. Also had just a few small pieces of sea bass filet so cut microwave time in 1/2. Tasted great! Thank you.
Anyone want to share how to make this WITHOUT a microwave oven?
My grandmother used to make this in a basket steamer.