Cantonese-Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu
Cantonese-Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu pairs tender, delicate fish with silky tofu, all infused with a fragrant black bean and soy sauce blend. A hint of chili, ginger, and garlic adds warmth and depth while green onion brightens each bite. Serve it for a light, comforting dinner or a refined weeknight meal that highlights clean, balanced flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cantonese-Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring about 1 1/2 inches of water to a boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the chile, garlic, ginger, and black bean sauce. Stir in the dark and white soy sauces, vegetable oil, sugar, and white pepper. In a small cup, combine the cornstarch and water. Add this to the sauce and stir. Cut the fish fillets into thin strips, add them to the bowl, and coat well.
- 3
When the water in the steamer is boiling, carefully arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer in the basket, cover, and steam for 2 minutes. Place the fish strips on top of the tofu, cover again, and steam for another 3 minutes.
- 4
Remove and garnish with chopped green onion. Serve with steamed white rice and stir-fried or steamed Asian vegetables.
- Calories 339.88 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 22.14 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 40.4 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.53 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.91 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 596.35 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.03 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 135.48 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 1.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 301.37 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.31 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 12.22 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cantonese Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Bean Sauce, Cornstarch, Firm Tofu, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 339.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cantonese-Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Bean Sauce, Cornstarch, Firm Tofu, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cantonese-Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu?
- About 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 339.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cantonese-Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cantonese-Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu healthy?
- Cantonese-Style Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 339.88 calories and 22.14 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 596.35 mg (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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