Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with Dace Fish Paste

Name: Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with Dace Fish Paste
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 250g dace fish paste; 100g, minced pork belly (or ground pork); 1 medium, finely diced carrot; 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels; 2 cups, roughly chopped seasonal leafy greens (e.g., bok choy or spinach); 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp cornstarch

A light and savory Cantonese-style steamed dish featuring a delicate fish paste mixture with fresh vegetables.

27 min

Easy

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Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with Dace Fish Paste

Story

This simple, healthy dish is a classic example of Cantonese home cooking, steaming a seasoned fish paste over crisp vegetables to lock in moisture and flavor.

Ingredients

dace fish paste 250g

pork belly (or ground pork) 100g, minced

carrot 1 medium, finely diced

fresh corn kernels 1/2 cup

seasonal leafy greens (e.g., bok choy or spinach) 2 cups, roughly chopped

light soy sauce 1 tbsp

sesame oil 1 tsp

white pepper 1/4 tsp

cornstarch 1 tsp

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients

Finely dice the carrot. If using fresh corn, slice the kernels off the cob. Roughly chop your chosen leafy greens. Mince the pork belly finely or use pre-ground pork.

Mix the Paste

In a medium bowl, combine the dace fish paste, minced pork, diced carrot, corn kernels, cornstarch, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly with a fork or your hands until everything is well incorporated and the mixture holds together.

Assemble and Steam

Arrange the chopped leafy greens on a heatproof plate that will fit in your steamer. Gently spread the fish and pork paste mixture over the top of the greens, forming an even layer.

Cook and Serve

Place the plate in a steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam for about 10-12 minutes, or until the paste is cooked through and firm. Drizzle with light soy sauce just before serving hot.