A recipe that truly is minimum effort for maximum effect. A simple steamed seabass with salty umami flavours and ginger warmth. Put the fish on a rack in a large steamer or fish kettle with about ...

1 and 1/2 tablespoons chili-garlic paste (Lee Kum Kee brand; available in Asian markets) 1/2 cup flamed sake (heat sake, then light with a match to burn off alcohol until flame goes out) Score the ...

The method can be applied to any white fish of a similar size and is particularly good for cooking sea bass. It is most important not to over-steam as the white flesh will become soggy.

By Ching-He Huang Celebrate Lunar New Year with steamed sea bass, wok-fried bacon lardons, chestnuts and dried mushrooms—symbolising unity, luck and abundance Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Easy ...