Description
A dish steaming cod (Xueyu) fillets—rich in quality Omega-3s—topped with fermented black beans (Douchi) and garlic sauce. Allows whole intake of fish umami without loss.
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Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Wipe cod fillet moisture firmly with paper, place on a deep heatproof dish. Scatter a little wine and shredded ginger.
- [Douchi Sauce] Mix minced Douchi (
- tbsp), grated garlic, soy, a little sugar.
- Spread this sauce evenly over the cod.
- Steam in a steamer (or Tatung cooker) on high for 10-
- mins.
- Scatter chopped scallions and red chili, drizzle a few drops of hot sesame oil to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Rich Douchi fermented aroma and garlic punch
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Spanish mackerel or Sea bream (matches any white fish)
Pairing
White Rice、Warm Taiwan tea
Trivia
[For Adults] The 'Qingzheng' method frequently appearing on Taiwanese home tables. Cod is low fat/high protein, optimal for diets. Douchi's intense fermented richness gives deep punch to plain white fish, functioning perfectly as a 'rice thief' without oil frying.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Scoop the 'supreme soup mixing cod extract and Douchi umami' pooled at the plate bottom with a spoon, pouring it over white rice with the fish meat!
Allergen
Seafood, Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce), Sesame