Fish with Ginger and Black Pepper Recipe

Ingredients :

2 whole firm white fish, cleaned and scaled

4 cm fresh ginger, sliced

3 tablespoons cooking oil

4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger, extra

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup water

1 red onion, sliced finely

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon scallions, sliced finely

Salt to taste

Preheat an over to a moderate heat of 180^oC. Wash the fish thoroughly both inside and outside. Pat dry with kitchen paper. Divide the ginger slices evenly and place them inside the fish. Heat a wok with oil and add the chopped ginger. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Stir in the black pepper. Place the fishes in a baking dish and scatter the salt and pour in the water. Place the onion slices over the fish. Cover the pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until the fish is cooked. The fish is fully cooked when the flesh flakes apart easily with a fork. Lift the fish out carefully and place on a serving platter. Scatter the cilantro and scallions on the top. Pour some of the cooking liquid around the fish. Serve hot with steamed white rice.