• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Hot Thai Kitchen
  • Recipes by Categories
  • Kitchen Tips & Ingredients
  • Thailand Vlogs
  • My Cookbooks
  • Newsletter
  • Patreon
  • Shop Ingredients & Tools
  • Find an Asian Grocer
  • Merch
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes by Categories
  • Kitchen Tips & Ingredients
  • Thailand Vlogs
  • My Cookbooks
  • Newsletter
  • Patreon
  • Shop Ingredients & Tools
  • Find an Asian Grocer
  • Merch
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » All Recipes » Entrées » Steamed Fish w/ Ginger & "Thai Miso" ปลานึ่งเต้าเจี้ยว

    Steamed Fish w/ Ginger & "Thai Miso" ปลานึ่งเต้าเจี้ยว

    Published: Mar 16, 2018 · Modified: Jan 4, 2021 by Pailin Chongchitnant · This post may contain affiliate links

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    Jump to video!


    "Tao Jiew" is the Thai version of miso. It's fermented soybean paste that is salty with a touch of acidity, and it goes incredibly well with fish! We also add loads of ginger which is a flavour match made in heaven with fish as well. I'm using black cod here, also known as sablefish, as it's flaky, tender, fatty, and a sustainable species here in BC, Canada. Feel free to use any white, mild flavoured fish local to your area.

    This is one of my favourite ways to eat fish, and it takes just a few minutes to cook. Make your sauce while you preheat the steamer, and the fish only takes a few minutes to steam.

    If you don't have a steamer like mine you can also buy a steamer rack from a Chinese grocery store, place it inside a wok or a large stock pot and turn it into a steamer. You can cover it with foil if you don't have a wok lid. You can even use a roasting pan as long as it can withstand direct heat.

    RELATED VIDEOS: Tom Yum Soup with Fish Recipe

    Watch The Full Video Tutorial!

    All my recipes come with step-by-step video tutorials with extra tips not mentioned in the blog post, so make sure you watch the video below to ensure success - and if you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel. Thank you!


    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    steamed fish with ginger

    Steamed Fish w/ Ginger & "Thai Miso" ปลานึ่งเต้าเจี้ยว

    • Author: Pailin Chongchitnant
    • Yield: 3-4 servings
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 lemongrass tops (optional, see note)
    • 3 fish steaks, about 500g total (see note)
    • 1 tsp soy sauce
    • 2 Tbsp tao jiew (Thai soybean paste, see note)
    • 1 Tbsp sugar
    • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
    • ½ cup chicken or pork stock, unsalted
    • 2 inches ginger, julienned
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1-2 Thai chilies, to taste, cut into big chunks or ¼ tsp ground white pepper (optional)
    • 1 green onion, sliced thinly on a bias and keep the white and green parts separate
    • Red pepper juliennes for garnish (optional)
    • Jasmine rice for serving

    Shop Ingredients and Tools I use


    Instructions

    Preheat the steamer and bring the water to a full boil.

    Smash lemongrass tops, then cut into 3-inch pieces and line bottom of a plate that you’re using to steam the fish. Place the fish steaks on top of the lemongrass and drizzle the soy sauce on to each piece of fish and let it sit in the fridge while you prep the sauce.

    In a small bowl, combine tao jiew, sugar, soy sauce, stock, and stir to dissolve the sugar. 

    In a small pot, saute the garlic and ginger in a little bit of vegetable oil for a minute until aromatic, then add the sauce mixture. Add the chilies or pepper, and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the white part of the green onions. Keep covered so it stays warm.

    Steam the fish for 7-8 minutes or until cooked through. (Note: If the steamer is ready, you can steam the fish while you cook the sauce to be extra efficient).

    Once the fish is done, spoon off or pour off most of the collected water on the plate (if you've got a tablespoon or so of water left that's fine).  If using black cod, pull out pin bones which should come out easily if the fish is cooked through. Pour the sauce over the fish, distributing the ginger and garlic all around. Top with the green part of green onions and julienned red pepper for garnish. 

    Serve immediately with jasmine rice. Enjoy!

    Support Hot Thai Kitchen


    Notes

    1. Because I only cook with the bottom half of lemongrass (the more flavourful part), I keep the tops in my freezer for stock and other things like this! I line the plate with the lemongrass tops so the fish can be propped up, allowing heat to circulate more evenly. And the little bit of infused flavour is a bonus.
    2. You can use any tender flesh, mild-flavoured white fish available to you. I am using black cod which is a widely available local species here in Vancouver. 
    3. If you local Asian grocery store has a lot of Thai products, there's a chance they may carray tao jiew. If not, you can try using Japanese miso or the Korean doenjang. But because the Japanese and Korean versions are much thicker, start with just 1 Tbsp and thin it out with another 1 Tbsp of water. Make sure you taste and adjust the seasoning of the sauce first. I tried to look for this on Amazon to put into my Kit, but there isn't any available. However, the people at importfood.com has it here.

    Keywords: fish, steamed fish, healthy, steaming

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @HOTTHAIKITCHEN on Instagram and hashtag it #HotThaiKitchen!

    « Instant Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry (Pad Mama) ผัดมาม่า
    Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆
    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Connect With Me!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    Image of Pailin

    Sawaddee ka! I'm Pai, a chef, author, and YouTuber. I'm here to demystify Thai cuisine and help you cook great Thai food at home. How did a girl from Thailand come to teach Thai cooking to millions worldwide? Here's my story.

    Featured On...

    Meatless Recipes

    • Vegan Thai Green Curry Meat Eaters Will Love
    • Pad See Ew with Rice Vermicelli
    • Chili Garlic Noodles Recipe
    • Fast & Easy Marble Eggs with Prik Nam Pla

    Vegetable Recipes

    • Soy Caramel Roasted Kabocha Squash
    • Maple Fish Sauce Brussels Sprouts
    • Gai Lan Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry
    • Cucumber Challenge! Spicy Chicken & Cucumber Stir-Fry

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Merch
    • All Recipes

    Newsletter

    Sign Up!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • My Cookbook
    • Patreon

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © Pailin's Kitchen Inc. 2022