Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger & Scallions

1. Score both sides of the fish a few times. Place a few slices of ginger and some scallion whites inside the fish cavity and on top. 2. Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits into your steamer. Bring water to a vigorous boil in your steamer pot. 3. Carefully place the plate with the fish into the steamer. Cover tightly and steam for 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish (it should be opaque and flake easily at the thickest part). 4. While fish is steaming, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce and sesame oil. 5. Once fish is cooked, carefully remove from steamer. Pour off any accumulated liquid from the plate. 6. Arrange fresh julienned scallions and cilantro generously over the steamed fish. 7. Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan until smoking hot. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallions and cilantro on the fish – it will sizzle loudly, releasing incredible aroma. 8. Drizzle the mixed soy sauce and sesame oil over the fish. Serve immediately with steamed rice.