Steamed Whole Fish With Salted Plums

• small red snapper or 1 small butterfish1

  cleaned and cut diagonal lines on the sides

• canned shiitake mushrooms↗4 pieces

  sliced thinly

• bean curd↗1⁄2 piece

  cut into small pieces

• ginger↗3 slices

  cut into thin strips

• coriander1 sprig

  chopped

• canned salted plums↗2 pieces

  meshed and with seed removed

• salted plum liquid↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• light soy sauce↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sesame oil↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  (optional)

• water↗3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rub fish with salt.

2. 2

   Arrange some of the ginger, corrianders, beancurd and mushrooms in a deep plate.

3. 3

   Place fish into the plate on top of the ingredients.

4. 4

   Arrange the remaining ginger, corrianders, beancurd and mushrooms on top of the fish.

5. 5

   Mix meshed salted plums, salted plums liquid, salt, soy sauce, sesame oil and water together and pour over the fish.

6. 6

   Steam the fish in a steamer for 15 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot.