We have come a long way baby....!!!
Who would have thought that I would have actually made it this far. 100 posts of fun, learning about new culinary cuisines and customs from other friends and bloggers, and navigating my way around the world of food Information technology. Enduring blood and pain while chopping with my new sharp Japanese steel, sweating from the torrential HK summer heat and crying many tears while cutting up numerous onions for those special dishes, but every moment was worth it so that I could all meet all of you.
There are many things that inspire me to cook and to keep posting my stories on to Healthy World Cuisine. Without all of you, Healthy World Cuisine would not be Healthy World Cuisine, so this post is all about you.However, if I had to narrow it down to the top 4 reasons to hopefully make it to my 200 post it would be...
1) Inspiration and support from my fellow foodies and followers. I really appreciate all your support and enjoy reading each and every one of your comments.
2) ) My supportive and enduring family. I have 2 bottomless pit, eat me out of house and home, hallow legged teenagers that have chained me up and strapped me to the stove in Healthy World Cuisine. Actually, so far it is only 1:30pm in the afternoon and I have already spent 5 hours in the kitchen slaving over the hot stove. I have just cleared up lunch dishes and they are already asking about dinner and snacks. (Uggghhh Teenager Boys!) I also want to thank my very supportive and loving husband that is always pushing me to try new things. He always strives to keep me out of my comfort zone by making me try new cuisines or new IT foodie technology.
3) Wet Markets and Farmer's Markets of the world. The plentiful variety and assortment of fresh produce, fish and unique items in the wet markets always sparks a new creative idea for a dish. This is "real food" from "real people". These are people who really care about their products and their customers and inspire me to cook something fresh and delicious in Healthy World Cuisine.
There are literally hundreds of thousands of wet market vendors in the world to visit. I could go to any one I choose but I usually visit the same ones as we have built a trusty rapport. I used to visit the same sweet little Japanese lady for my fruits in the Yamate fruit market in Yokohama, Japan. She would let me taste the treats very unique to Japan like a freshly cut Nashi pears, Japan Mikan or Ume plums that were in season.
There is little guy in the back stall of the Wanchai market that walks with a cane in Hong Kong that always speaks Putongua to me and actually understands a little of mine and always slips me a few extra green onions for free and says see you next week.
How about the little fish monger on the back stall at the Aberdeen fish market in Hong Kong that always asks me in Cantonese if I want to buy one of his big eyed fish? He knows me all to well as undoubtedly I will probably make a lovely Cantonese steamed dish for dinner tonight.
Oh and probably my favorite farmer is the sweet little guy on the corner of silver lake road in Brighton Michigan- undoubtedly the best sweet corn in the world. He was so right, he told my husband we would be sorry that we only bought 6 ears instead of 12 as these were the sweetest crop ever. I am still kicking myself for buying only 6.
These "Real People" always greet you with a big smile and even a bigger smile upon your return. To these hard-working farmers and local beautiful "Real People" thank you for your inspiration. "Real Food" + "Real People = "Real Delicious Dishes"
4) The physical space of Healthy World Cuisine is bright, functional and that of course this fosters the love to be in the kitchen.
After the trip to the wet market today, I was inspired to make one of our favorite light and healthy dishes Cantonese Whole Steamed Fish.
When I first moved to Hong Kong, a sweet little lady in the Aberdeen Fish Market asked me if I knew how to make Cantonese Steamed whole fish, a local favorite. Her English was broken but I understood her none the less. With a little of my broken Putongua, her broken English with a little of Cantonese and lots of hand language she explained to me how to make Cantonese Steamed whole fish.
Cantonese Whole Steamed Fish (serves 2 adults or one hungry teenager)
- Your favorite white fish (grouper, sea bass, Big Eye fish, cod, etc) whole- cleaned and scaled.(Whole with head still on)
- Salt to taste
- Ginger (lots of it) peeled and cut into small matchsticks-( I use about one half of a root)
- 2 teaspoons of fish juice from steaming
- ¼ cup soy oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari sauce for us gluten-free friends)
- Bunch of fresh coarsely chopped coriander leaves for garnish
- 3 Chinese green onions diced for garnish
Step 1: Clean and scale fish. Salt the fish inside and out and rub into fish well.
Step 2: If using a larger fish score the fish 3 times on each side.
Step 3: Stuff the fish belly with the Julienne ginger.
Step 4: Steam the whole fish for about 8-10 minutes depending on the size until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: While the fish is steaming, Heat soy oil until very hot in your wok.
Step 6: Remove fish from steamer. Place fish on a serving platter. Pour a couple of teaspoons of fish stock from steam fish on top of fish. Pour hot oil over fish. Drizzle soy sauce on top of fish and garnish with coriander and green onions.
Step 7: Serve Cantonese Whole Steamed fish with steamed rice and a quick veggie stir fry. Super tasty meal in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- white fish -
- ginger -
- tamari (soy) sauce -
- coriander -
- green onions -
katyarich says
Congratulations Bam, and hope you have another 100 posts soon, It's being great to follow you, thanks very much to share with us....have a fantastic week, katya
zestybeandog says
Congrats on 100! I love reading your posts, they always leave me hungry and smiling! Cheers to you and many many more posts! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Cheers to you Jen! Thank you for your ongoing support- greatly appreciated. Looking forward to reading what is cooking in Zestybeandog kitchen! Take care, BAM
Jasline says
Congratulations! My mom often cooks this dish for our family! Delicious!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Dear Jasline, I am so glad this kind of fish is one of your family favorites. I was actually kind of concerned on how some readers may take to looking a whole fish (with the head still on) I am glad I have such a diverse group of open minded supporters like you. Thanks, BAM
Kristen says
Congratulations! I am so glad that I have found your blog and can be here to read the next 100 and beyond! That fish looks wonderful. As a mom of 4 hungry teenage boys, I always laugh at your serving suggestions.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Kristen! Us mom's of teenage boys know that serving sizes are just a SUGGESTION. Teenage boys eat us out of house, home and village. It actually frightens me how much they can actually consume.
Hannah (BitterSweet) says
Congrats, 100 is a big milestone! Have a happy 100, 1000, and hopefully even 10,000 posts more! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Wow so many zeros on the end of those 1's. Looking forward to following along with you at Bittersweet!
gardenfreshtomatoes says
Congrats on your milestone!
And, THAT FISH! Looks wonderful....
Healthy World Cuisine says
Hello Marie, Every time I look at those cute little feet in your gravatar, you make me smile! Thanks for your support! BAM
promenadeplantings says
Firstly congratulations, and now I "know" you I'm looking forward to the next 100. And what a great simple recipe. I like the idea of stuffing the fish with the ginger. I'm going to try that when I get home, and get access to great fresh fish again !
Healthy World Cuisine says
I am so blessed that we have stumbled on to each others websites. Even if you cant get your hands on a whole fresh fish try steaming fresh white fillets with this method. Very yummy.
Wholesome Cook says
Hi Bobbi, congratulations on the 100th post! And, you may not believe this, but this is the fish I had in China and loved and have been wanting to find a recipe for ever since! THANK YOU!!!
Healthy World Cuisine says
You are very welcome Martyna! I have seen many other recipes on the internet and have tried them but to no avail. This from the sweet little Cantonese lady in the wet market is the traditional steamed fish you experienced in China. Take care, BAM
thecompletecookbook says
Congratulation on your 100th post! I look forward to the next 100.
🙂 Mandy
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks Mandy. I will be following right along with you... Take Care, BAM
Zoe @ Pantry and Fridge says
Congrats Bam!! 😀
It's been a pleasure reading and traveling to these amazing markets with you. HK is about as far away as I can imagine, I hope to experience it myself one day.
You are a great cook. Thank you for showing me the other side of the world! And doing it in such an authentic way. 🙂
Here's to the next 100!!
Zoe @ Pantry and Fridge says
PS. What a gorgeous fish dish! :=)
Healthy World Cuisine says
At that lovely tribute Zoe, I feel like I should be raising a glass! So here is to Zoe's Pantry and Fridge and Healthy World Cuisine to many more fun adventures together. Take care, BAM
Tandy says
awesome to make it to 100! Looking forward to the next century of posts 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks Tandy. I appreciate your support. I know your going to laugh but right now I'm at the library borrowing the computer as my computer is in the shop for hardware repair. It could be 2 weeks before I get it back. Uggh a foodie bloggers worst nightmare!
Kay aka Babygirl says
CONGRATS on your 100th post :). This blog is wonderful and I can't wait till your 200th post.. because I know it will be just as amazing as this one :). And you did a beautiful job with that fish.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Kay. I hope with experience I can perfect my photography skills to be as good as yours.
Choc Chip Uru says
Oh wow congratulations 😀
I think I passed hundred a while back and completely forgot 😛
Awesome post!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Healthy World Cuisine says
I am sure you passed that milestone up in one week!!! I could never keep up with you. Take care Choc Chip Uru! BAM
Just A Smidgen says
Congratulations on hitting 100! That's an awesome milestone! I'm so happy to have found your blog and look forward to reading the next 100:)
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks Smidge! You are one of those lovely fellow foodies that makes Healthy World Cuisine - Healthy World Cuisine. Keep writing your poetry- love it! BAM
andylmoore says
Well done! I'm on 15, so a bit to go.
Love the whole steamed fish recipe. As you know, I am a whole fish fan.
What's the next milestone?
Healthy World Cuisine says
Yes but all 15 of your entries are done from the heart and a pleasure to read. Keep up the good work! I think milestones are more than just a number. I think the next milestones for me will come by my own self evaluation. I would like to get more involved with some cooking challenges, explore some new foodie IT functionality, and push my own limits and try some of those recipes from my bucket list. I have a very long list of to do's just need to squeeze some more time in my days. Take Care, BAM