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Home > Asian Dishes

Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce

BY :Bebs | Published: 04/14/ 2017 | Updated:11/11/ 2022 | 8 Comments

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Try this savory Asian dish of steamed fish with black bean sauce. It is easy to prepare and is done in less than 20 minutes.

Ty this savory recipe of steamed fish with black bean sauce or Tausi. | www.foxyfolksy.com

It is like a long-forgotten memory that has resurfaced as I knock my brains out thinking of what to make of the Cream Dory fillets sitting on the bottom shelf of our freezer. Then a picture suddenly flashed in front of my eyes and I remembered it from a food magazine that a friend gave me 5 years ago as a going-away present when I was just about to leave the Philippines to join Armin in Germany. Being newlywed and all and trying to please my husband, her thoughtful gift helped me a lot! Thanks Roms and I want you to know I still have the magazines you gave me!     

Ty this savory recipe of steamed fish with black bean sauce or Tausi. | www.foxyfolksy.com

 

Ty this savory recipe of steamed fish with black bean sauce or Tausi. | www.foxyfolksy.com

This recipe of steamed fish with black bean sauce or Tausi, as we call it in the Philippines, is actually inspired by Yummy, a popular Filipino food magazine. They featured it in their August 2011 Easy Asian Edition. I like their take of adding gin to the sauce so I copied that but I changed the procedures and some ingredients a bit. I used dried fermented black beans (Tausi). You have to remember to wash them before using, however, you can also use the canned ones.

My mama used to cook something similar when we were younger. Sans the gin and she usually use milkfish, and instead of steamed she usually fried them. So if you do not have a steamer, frying the fish also works for this recipe. 

Ty this savory recipe of steamed fish with black bean sauce or Tausi. | www.foxyfolksy.com

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Steamed Fish in Black Bean Sauce

4 from 1 vote
Try this savory Asian dish of steamed fish with black bean sauce. It is easy to prepare and is done in less than 20 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Course :Main Course
Servings =3
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Ingredients
 

  • 3-4 pieces cream dory fillet
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2-3 stalks spring onion - white part chopped finely and greens cut diagonally
  • 1 thumb ginger - julienned
  • 4 medium tomatoes - cut into chunks
  • ¼ cup fermented black beans - washed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons gin (optional)
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • dash of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Steam cream dory fillet for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Take ¾ of the minced garlic and cook until browned. Remove from oil and transfer to a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In the same oil, saute the rest of the garlic and white part of spring onion over medium-low until tender. Add ginger and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes, fermented black beans, oyster sauce and gin and let it simmer for a minute. Then pour in water and season with salt and pepper and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until tomatoes are soft and tender.
  • Arrange steamed fish on a serving plate then pour the sauce over the fish. Sprinkle with toasted garlic and garnish with the green onion springs.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 8.4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.6mg
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  1. Leslie says

    June 26, 2023 at 10:09 pm

    Do we really need to rinse the tausi from the can or bottle? I tried doing this and I think I washed off all the flavor.

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    • Bebs says

      July 08, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      Hi Leslie, if you are using the canned one then just drainit...not need to rinse. The dried ones are sometimes much saltier.

      Reply
  2. Rose says

    June 06, 2020 at 4:11 am

    Hello po,
    kapag tausi in can ang gamit, isasama ba ang sabaw nun? or disregard the sabaw in can at dahil maalat na yun, skip the oyster sauce?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      June 09, 2020 at 12:49 am

      Yes, drain and rinse the tausi from the can. You can adjust the oyster sauce to your liking.

      Reply
  3. Vanessa says

    June 11, 2017 at 11:11 am

    4 stars
    Hi! I came across your site while looking for recipes to cook for my family. I'm also a Filipino and have always been curious about Tausi as I always find it in menus from family restaurants here but never really knew where it came from or never came across it before in supermarkets. Or maybe I just wasn't looking?? I'm off to the supermarket now to search. 🙂 Will try this recipe out but I think I'll be going the breading and frying route. Thank you!

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    • Bebs says

      June 12, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Hi Vanessa, sounds like a good plan! Goodluck with the Tausi search and I hope you find some. ????

      Reply
  4. Dan Bonus says

    April 23, 2017 at 3:45 am

    Hi Bebs! I came across your recepi thru a friends sharing. Nice to know there is one like who does this as it is practical and easy to follow by a novice like me. Thank you
    I don't if it's possible that you send me a list of your recepi thru my email. Really appreciate it. Thanks

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 23, 2017 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Dan, you can sign up to my newsletter here: SIGN UP! and you will get an email everytime I post new recipes and you will also get a FREE recipe ebook with printable recipe cards that you can collect as I will issue more in the future. I am also working on a blank recipe card where you can fill it in (copy & paste) with any recipe you would like to print. PLUS you have the chance to win our monthly giveaways!
      I will see what I can do about emailing you a list too :-)!

      Reply

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