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. 

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.

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  • Nut free
  • Egg Free
  • Pregnancy safe
  • Cook Time
    40 min.
  • Prep Time
    10 min.
  • Medium 
  • Average

Nutrition Facts

  1. Amount per Serving
Title Amount per Serving
Calories 123.7 kcal
Fat 10.38 g
Carbs 2.59 g
Protein 5.13 g

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  1. In a small bowl, mix together Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original, pepper, and sesame oil.

  2. Place lapu-lapu in a large container that fits into your steam basket and season with the mixture.

  3. Top the lapu-lapu with the onions, leeks, and carrots.

  4. Place the container inside the steam basket and let it cook for 8-10 minutes or longer depending on the size of your fish.

  5. Once cooked, transfer lapu-lapu into a serving platter. Set aside.

  6. In a small pot, mix water, light soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat and set aside.

  7. Drizzle the steamed lapu-lapu with the sauce right before serving and enjoy!

  • 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

Nutrition Facts

  1. Amount per Serving
Title Amount per Serving
Calories 123.7 kcal
Fat 10.38 g
Carbs 2.59 g
Protein 5.13 g