Steamed hairtail is a classic Chinese dish that is loved by the majority of people for its delicious taste and healthy characteristics. Below I will introduce how to make a delicious dish of steamed hairtail.
First of all, it is very important to choose fresh hairtail. It is best to choose a hairtail with a moderate body size, intact scales, and bright eyes. Before buying, you can gently touch the body of the fish with your hands, if the scales are tight and sticky and shiny, it means that the fish is fresh.
Next, the hairtail is processed. Before washing, scrape the scales from the tail to the head with the back or edge of the knife. Then remove the internal organs of the hairtail and rinse it again with cool water. Be careful not to damage the meat when removing the offal, so as not to affect the taste.
Then, use a knife to make a few diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish. This will make the fish more flavorful, and it will also make it easier for the steamed condiments to penetrate in. The depth of the knife is up to your taste, but don't cut the bones of the fish.
Next, prepare the seasoning for the steamed fish. Generally speaking, the seasoning used in steaming hairtail is relatively simple, mainly shredded ginger and green onions. Shredded ginger eliminates the fishy smell, while green onions add aroma.
Then, add the right amount of water to the steamer and turn the heat to a high temperature to bring it to a boil. Place the hairtail on a steaming tray and sprinkle with salt and a little cooking wine. Next, spread the ginger and green onion on the hairtail.
When the water is boiling, put the steaming tray into the steamer, cover the pot and steam over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes (depending on the size of the fish). In the process of steaming fish, you can open the lid of the pot at the right time, scoop up hot water with a spoon and pour it on the fish, which can make the fish evenly heated and add more flavor.
After steaming, remove the steamed fish and sprinkle with a small amount of chicken essence and sesame oil. Then stir-fry the remaining ginger and green onion segments in hot oil and pour them over the hairtail to increase the flavor of the fish. Finally, sprinkle some chopped green onions and coriander as a garnish depending on personal taste.
Now, a delicious dish of steamed hairtail is ready. It is tender, tasty, nutritious, and suitable for people of all ages. I hope you will try making this dish and enjoy the deliciousness and health of it.