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By Winnie Yee
Published 2026
This recipe is a twist on the classic Chinese steamed whole fish. My mom taught me when I was in high school how to clean a whole fish. After all, whole fish is a huge part of Chinese cuisine. I don’t know what it is about us Chinese people, but we are obsessed with presenting the entire animal on a dish, from head to tail. Ever seen a whole chicken on a plate with its head staring at you? Ever been to a Chinese wedding with the entire roast pig decorated with a flower on its ears? My mom t
