Steamed Sardines with Fresh Coriander Leaves

Name: Steamed Sardines with Fresh Coriander Leaves (Délice de sardines à la vapeur)
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 8 sardines, cleaned and scales removed; 20 ml (4 tsp) lemon juice; 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar; 20 ml (4 tsp) soya sauce; 15 g (½ oz) fresh ginger root, peeled and cut into fine julienne strips; freshly ground pepper; fresh coriander leaves to garnish

Délice de sardines à la vapeur

Preparation info

4
people

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cuisine Naturelle

By Anton Mosimann

Published 1985

About

Sardines - young pilchards - are now commonly available other than in cans, and steamed in this fashion, as opposed to grilling or baking, are quite delicious.

Ingredients

8 sardines, cleaned and scales removed
20 ml (4 tsp) lemon juice

Europe
France
Switzerland
Fish course
Pescatarian

Method

Season the sardines with pepper and steam for 4-5 minutes.
Place the lemon juice, sugar, soya sauce and ginger julienne in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Arrange the sardines on individual plates, spoon a little sauce over each fish and garnish with coriander leaves.