Microwave Black Cod with Black Bean Sauce 蒸黑魚微波爐
Cooking fish in the microwave is easier than ever with Anyday Cookware. We tested it out with this traditional Chinese recipe for dinner - Microwave Black Cod with Black Bean Sauce 豉汁蒸黑魚微波爐. This Cook Anyday classic Cantonese dish is simple, delicate, fragrant and takes only 8 minutes to cook in the microwave!
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1.5-2.0 lbs black cod, 4 filets approximately 4 oz each
- 3 tsp ground white pepper
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2-inch knob of ginger, peeled, julienned
- 4-6 scallions, half julienned, half into 2" pieces with green and white parts separated
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp black bean sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Wash and pat the black cod completely dry with paper towels. Any excess moisture dilutes the marinade.
- 2
Rub ground white pepper over both sides of each fillet. Distribute ginger and scallions on the bottom and top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. An hour is better.
- 3
Place some ginger and green onions in the Anyday Large Shallow Dish. Arrange the fish skin-side up. This protects the delicate flesh.
- 4
Add remaining ginger, green onions, black bean sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, and sesame oil over the top. Don't worry about even distribution. The sauce redistributes as steam circulates.
- 5
Cover with the Anyday lid. Pull the knob up to vent. This is critical for proper steam release.
- 6
Microwave at Power Level 4 for 8 to 10 minutes. For 1000-watt microwaves, 8 minutes is usually perfect. Lower wattage microwaves need the full 10 minutes.
- 7
The fish is done when it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The centre should still look slightly translucent. It finishes cooking during the rest period.
- 8
Let rest for 2 minutes with the lid on. This gentle steaming finishes the cooking without toughening the texture.
- 9
Remove the lid and garnish with finely chopped green onions. The fresh herbs brighten the rich black bean sauce.
- 10
Serve immediately with jasmine rice. Spoon extra sauce generously over both the fish and rice.