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Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion)

Whole fish steamed with ginger, scallion, and a light soy dressing. Pure, delicate, and easy on blood sugar.

30min
227kcal
27gprotein
Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion) — Vietnamese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 600 g White fish
  • 40 g Ginger
  • 5 Scallions
  • 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 15 g Cilantro (optional)
  • 1 Lime (optional)

Method

  1. Score the fish and lay half the ginger and scallion under and over it.
  2. Steam the fish over simmering water until the flesh flakes, 14 minutes.
  3. Pile the remaining ginger and scallion on top and pour over the oil heated to smoking.
  4. Finish with the soy, a squeeze of lime, and cilantro.

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About Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion)

Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion) is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 4.

Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion)?

A serving has about 227 calories — 27g protein, 5.8g carbs, 10.6g fat, 1.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 27g of protein, roughly 48% of its calories.

Is Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion) take to make?

About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 9 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cilantro, lime — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Cá Hấp Hành Gừng (Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.