About the Blog - Fragments of a Life

This blog will contain things I have written; some of my best photos; and a selection of my favourite recipes. I am truly fortunate to have traveled to and worked in fascinating places, met remarkable people, and seen many of the wonders of planet earth. Friends have urged me to write about these experiences and to publish my photographs. Maybe, one day, these will come together into a book. For now, they will be presented as fragments of a life since I am not yet prepared to "retire" and write. As well, for many years, I have been promising to publish my "cookbook". As I cannot get my act together to edit that all at once, I will start publishing those recipes one by one.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Bernard’s Steamed Ginger Fish

In 2012, Bernard Eng Hock Quah lived in the same guesthouse as I did at UNHCR in Kabul. A fantastic cook of Chinese Malaysian descent, he wowed us with many dishes, this one among them.





5 or 6 fillets (boneless) of red snapper, sole or halibut
8-10 green onions, chopped into 3-4 inch pieces, plus 3-4 green onions chopped into smaller pieces
2 large hunks of ginger (approx. 2-3 inches each), peeled and cut into slivers
Cilantro (for garnish)
Sesame oil (about 2-3 tablespoons)
¼ cup soy
1 tablespoon palm sugar
White pepper

  • On two plates which will fit into a steamer, lay out the long pieces of green onion 
  •  On top of the onion put the fillets 
  • Cover the fillets with the slivered ginger 
  • Pour about a tablespoon of sesame oil over the fish on each plate 
  • Mix together the soy and sugar and pour it over the fish 
  • Season with white pepper 
  • Put the plates into a steamer and steam for no more than 12 minutes 
  • Garnish with additional chopped green onion and cilantro

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