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Steamed Uku Laulau with Ginger-Scallion Sauce

Steamed Uku Laulau with Ginger-Scallion Sauce is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place 2 ti or banana leaves in a crisscross pattern on a flat work surface.

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Steamed Uku Laulau with Ginger-Scallion Sauce
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Prep Time 26 mins
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Cook Time 48 mins
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Total Time 74 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~480 kcal
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Difficulty Expert
Difficulty Levels Guide
  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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13 Items
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 16 Steps
01

Place 2 ti or banana leaves in a crisscross pattern on a flat work surface.

02

Season the uku with salt.

03

Place 1 fillet in the center of the leaves.

04

Top the fish with one quarter of the ogo and a slice of the lop cheong.

05

Fold over the ti leaves to form a package and secure with kitchen twine.

06

Repeat for the remaining 3 packages.

07

Place the laulau packages in a steamer or vegetable basket set in a saucepan of lightly boiling water.

08

Cover and steam for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through.

09

To prepare the sauce, in a bowl, combine the ginger, scallions, and onion.

10

Season with salt.

11

Let sit for 3 minutes.

12

In a saucepan over high heat, heat the peanut oil until just smoking.

13

Carefully add to the bowl.

14

Add the sesame oil, stock, and soy sauce and mix thoroughly.

15

To serve, place the packages on individual plates.

16

Cut open at the table.Top the fish with the sauce.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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