When scratching the scales, hold the tail and scratch towards the head.
Calories
124kcal
Carbs
3g
Protein
14.9g
Fat
5.7g
Sodium
405.7mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Yellow Croaker 70g, Bracken Fern 20g, Onion 10g, Red Chili 3g, Green Chili 3g, Chopped Garlic 2.5g, Chopped Ginger 1g, Soup Soy Sauce 2g, Sesame Oil 1g, Whole Sesame 0.3g, Water 100g
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Sesame OilChoose toasted (dark) sesame oil from the international aisle — light cold-pressed sesame oil won't give the same aroma.
- Whole SesameToasted sesame seeds are in the spice or international aisle; raw ones just need a quick toast in a dry pan.
- Soup Soy SauceAny supermarket soy sauce works here; low-sodium versions swap in 1:1.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsBracken Fern
- Rich in dietary fiber (3.4g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
- Rich in potassium (310mg) — helps balance sodium and supports muscle function
Onion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Red Chili
- Rich in iron (8.5mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.24mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Green Chili
- Rich in iron (8.5mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.24mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
Follow the steps to see at a glance when and how each ingredient is used.
🔍Remove the scales and fins from the croaker and score both sides 3-4 times so the seasoning soaks in well.
🔍Cut the bracken fern into about 4cm pieces.
🔍Toss the cut bracken fern with soup soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.
🔍Finely cut the onion, red chili, and green chili.
🔍Add the seasoned bracken fern to the pot.
🔍Pour water into the pot from 5 and steam with yellow croaker, onion, red chili, green chili, ginger, garlic, soup soy sauce, whole sesame, and sesame oil.