Steamed onaga hawaiian style

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsWhole Onaga (red snapper),
Cleaned and filleted
½cupGinger, fine julienned
3cupsShiitake mushrooms,
Julienne
3tablespoonsSesame oil
1Garlic clove, minced
4cupsSteamed rice
cupGreen onions, fine julienne
cupCilantro
4cupsStir fried vegetables
½cupSoy sauce
1tablespoonSesame seeds

Directions

Season the Onaga portions (about 6 to 8 ounces per person), add the julienne of ginger on the top of the fish on the skin side. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes. Saute the shiitake mushrooms with a tablespoon of sesame oil and add chopped garlic, set aside. When Onaga is cooked, place the fish on top of the rice. Place the shiitake mushrooms, green onions, and cilantro on top of the Onaga. Place the stir-fried vegetables around it. Pour the soy sauce over the fish.

Heat the rest of the sesame oil and pour over dish to sear the garnish. Finish with toasted sesame seeds.

This dish could be made with other types of fish.

Yield: 4 servings

GOURMET GETAWAYS SHOW # GG1A05 Recipe from Chef Eric Leterc, Executive Sous -Chef, Manele Bay Hotel