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Cooking Nyonya dishes is labor-extensive, involves delicate preparation and requires mingling of a assortment of spices which is pounded into a very specific texture. Nyonya cuisine evolved from the inter marriages of the Straits Chinese and the local Malay traders. It is a perfective amalgamation of spices employed by the Malay or Indonesian community such as pungent roots, aromatic leaves and now and again together with candle nuts, shallots, shrimps paste, chilies, tamarind juice and coconut milk. But it all well-worth the venture as the finished dish proved. Nyonya style steamed sea bass transformed into delectable melt-in-your-mouth morsels, smothered in the bath of sourish, spicy and tangy spices. The subtle selection of ingredients give it a wow element that make you want to savor each mouthful.

If you are looking for easy delightful Chinese-Malay fusion to satisfy your spicy and sour cravings, you might want to try the recipe below. Lay your hand on this delicate recipe of the Straits settlement.

Ingredients:

1 sea bass (about 700g), cleaned

2 tablespoon onion, shredded

2 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped

Spices:

2 stalks lemongrass, chopped finely

3 tablespoon ginger flower, chopped

1 tablespoon bird’s eye chilies

4 tablespoon squeezed lime juice

Seasoning:

1 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoon fish sauce

dash of pepper

Method:

1. Combine all the spices and seasoning, pour over the cleaned sea bass.

2. Steam at high heat in a wok with boiling water for 10-12 minutes until the fish is cooked. Then remove the fish from wok.

3. Sprinkle shredded onion and coriander leaves on top of the steamed fish and serve hot with fluffy rice.

12 In Chinese Steamer Set 2 Steamers 1 Photo

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12 In Chinese Steamer Set 2 Steamers 1 Picture

Most helpful customer reviews

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful.
Change the way you cook, eat, and live
By A. Mathur
Although I have not tried other bamboo steamers, I’m quite pleased the quality. I cook with this several times a week. Chicken and all kinds of fish never tasted so good and healthy. I’ve already purchased a 2nd steamer for my 2nd home.
Fish and chicken cook in 10 minutes guaranteed! This is the healthiest way to eat.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful.
Convenient and healthy!
By O. Lindy
I love the fact that you can cook an entire meal in one of these. I just steamed fish, veggies, and a fruit custard in about 15 minutes. No oils, no butter – it’s great. The steamer contains all the steam (I also bought a deep saute pan that looks like a small wok with a handle and the steamer fits perfectly on it) and doesn’t get hot. My kitchen does not smell like fish either. I highly recommend this item.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent Adventure
By PSU Townie
This steamer worked really well. I’ve never steamed before but my experience thus far have been great. It’s perfect for the single or couple that are looking for a quick and no mess way to fix a meal. I come home from work, put the water on, prep my food, and put it in the steamer. By the time, I’ve changed into casual clothes, dinner is ready.

It’s opened the door to a whole new way of cooking!

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