Steamed Cod with Ankake Sauce

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for two servings

2 fillet / WHITE FISH such as COD and SNAPER
2 / MEDIUM SHITAKE MUSHROOM
1/2 / MEDIUM CARROT
2" (5cm) / GINGER
3 stalk / GREEN ONION
1 tsp / POTATO STARCH

for marinade

1 tbsp / SAKE
1 tsp / SOY SAUCE
1 tsp / SESAME OIL
1 tsp / MIRIN
 

CILANTRO for garnish
SESAME OIL and RED CHILI PEPPER to serve
SALT and PEPPER


  1. Cut fillet in half and dress with mixture of marinade ingredients.
  2. Cut vegetables, mushrooms and ginger into thin slices. Put them on top of the fish.
  3. Bring water to boil in a steamer and place the fish inside.
  4. Cover and steam for about 10 min over high heat. 
  5. Transfer broth from fish into a small pot. Heat it up.
  6. Dissolve potato starch in double the amount of water in a bowl, then stir into the broth.
  7. Sprinkle sesame oil and red chili. Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary.
  8. Top with cilantro and serve with the sauce poured on top.
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Notes:

  • Ankake is a thick clear sauce made of potato starch and water.

adopted from lettuceclub.net

 

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