The Only Chinese-Style Lapu-Lapu Recipe You'll Ever Need

Skip the frying and get steaming. This delicious and easy Chinese-style lapu-lapu recipe comes together in less than an hour with little hands-on time. Simple yet oh-so-delectible, this dish gets its umami flavor from a generous portion of Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original.

Tips

Use fresh lapu-lapu for the best tasting Chinese-style fish.

40 min.
4 People
Medium
Average

Ingredients

1.5 kg Lapu-lapu, cleaned
1/4 cup Knorr Liquid Seasoning
freshly ground pepper
5 tbsp sesame oil
1 pc onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk leek, thinly sliced
1/2 pc carrot, sliced into strips
1 cup water
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 -3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp water

Cooking Method

In a small bowl, mix together Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original, pepper, and sesame oil.
Place lapu-lapu in a large container that fits into your steam basket and season with the mixture.
Top the lapu-lapu with the onions, leeks, and carrots.
Place the container inside the steam basket and let it cook for 8-10 minutes or longer depending on the size of your fish.
Once cooked, transfer lapu-lapu into a serving platter. Set aside.
In a small pot, mix water, light soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat and set aside.
Drizzle the steamed lapu-lapu with the sauce right before serving and enjoy!

This Chinese-style steamed lapu-lapu is served best with piping hot rice and steamed bok choy. In just under an hour, you have a healthy and impressive meal that can serve as a family dinner staple or a party favorite.