How to Cook Steamed Maya-Maya (Red Snapper)
Steamed maya-maya, which is also known as red snapper in English, is a simple tasty steamed fish dish.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 kilo fresh Maya-maya or lapu-lapu red snapper
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2 pcs scallions cut into 1-1/2 inch long
- 3 Tbsp ginger finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice wine or sherry
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 3 stalks onion leeks chopped
Instructions
How to cook Steamed Maya-Maya:
- Wash and clean fish thoroughly and remove internal organs, gills and scales.
- Pat dry with a paper towel and place on a heat proof platter.
- Prepare a steamer that can fit the platter and steam the fish in full boil until cooked.
- Turn off heat and allow the fish to set for about 5 minutes.
- In a wok, heat oil and saute scallion and ginger.
- Add the remaining ingredients and the drippings from the steamed fish.
- Simmer and pour over steamed fish. Garnish with leeks on top. Serve hot.