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Steamed Ginger-Scallion Tilapia

Tender steamed tilapia fillets topped with sizzling oil, ginger and scallion and a splash of tamari, served with rice.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia, fillets
• 2 tbsp ginger, cut in fine matchsticks
• 6 scallion, cut in thin strips
• 3 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 1/2 cup white rice
• 2 cup bok choy, steamed

Steps

1. Cook the rice according to package directions.
2. Place the tilapia on a heatproof plate that fits in a steamer or wide lidded pan, over boiling water. Cover and steam 7 to 8 minutes, until opaque and 145 F (63 C) in the thickest part.
3. Pour off any liquid on the plate and top the fish with half the ginger and scallion.
4. Heat the vegetable oil until it shimmers, then pour it carefully over the ginger and scallion. Whisk the tamari, vinegar and sesame oil and spoon it over the fish.
5. Serve with the rice and steamed bok choy.