Soy-Steamed Fish With Scallions and Pistachio Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound fish fillet such as sea bass, halibut or cod, about 2 inches thick
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese fermented black-bean paste or sauce (optional)
• 2 scallions, white and pale green parts only, cut into fine julienne
• 2 tablespoons pistachio oil or vegetable oil
• 1 1-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled and cut into fine julienne
• 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pistachios, for garnish
• Cilantro sprigs, for garnish