Steamed Silver Perch

Have prepared:

• 1 fresh snapper, dressed
• 1 teaspoon shredded ginger root
• 1 green onion shredded fine (white section)

Place fish on a thin platter, and over it, spread evenly:

• Shredded ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 whole green onion

Place platter on a trivet in a steamer, making sure water is boiling. Cover and steam for 15 minutes. Test with fork. Fish should be removed before it has a chance to become overdone.

When fish is steaming, heat:

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

When fish is done, drain and place on platter. Discard whole green onion, then pour over the fish:

• Hot vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

Garnish silver perch with the shredded green onion and serve steaming hot with fried or steamed rice.