Korean Steamed Sea Bream (Whole Fish with Soy Ginger Rice Wine)
Domi-jjim is a whole sea bream steamed with soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger. Sea bream is a firm white fish with mild flavor, and steaming preserves its moist, flaky flesh without drying it out. Rice wine and ginger eliminate any trace of fishiness, leaving only a clean umami taste, while soy sauce provides a subtle seasoning that does not overpower the fish. Presenting the whole fish on a platter gives the dish a striking appearance, making it a frequent choice for holiday tables and when hosting guests.
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Instructions
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Clean and scale the sea bream, then score the sides.
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Layer onion and green onion on a steaming plate, then place the fish on top.
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Add julienned ginger and rice wine to reduce fishiness.
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Steam over high heat for 15 minutes and check doneness.
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Mix soy sauce with hot fish juices and spoon over before serving.
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