There has been talk about the pros and cons of eating fish. Some eat it because of its ‘good fat‘. Yet some avoid it because of its methyl mercury content. However, its nutritional benefits seem to outweigh the risks involved. So it remains a popular choice for healthy eating. Just take note of the guidelines to the safe consumption of fish and you should be OK.

If you’re looking for a simple and healthful way to enjoy fresh fish then you would like the recipe below.

• 1 whole big white flesh fish of your choice (about 1 1/2 kg)
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 2 whole tomatoes chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, cubed
• thumb-size pc. of ginger, julienned
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 stalk leeks

1. Clean the fish but do not remove tail and fins. Make a small slit at the back.
2. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Let stand for 1 to 2 hrs.
3. Mix tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and season with salt and pepper. Stuff the mixture into the fish through the slit.
4. Set fish in a steamer, cover with ginger, leeks and celery. Steam for approximately 1 hr.
5. Garnish with strips of leeks. Serve with soy sauce, fish sauce or sesame oil.

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