Steamed Fish(Jing Yue) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 to 2 1/2 lb.) fresh or salt water fish (suggested: fillet of rock cod, ling cod, halibut, black or striped bass)
2 stalks green onions
3 slices fresh ginger (the size of quarters)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. salad oil
1/4 c. light soy sauce

Preparation

Preparation:
Shred green onions lengthwise and cut into 1-inch lengths.
Sliver ginger.
Clean fish; sprinkle with salt and place in a wide, shallow dish with a rim, about 1-inch high. Dish may be prepared ahead of time to this point.
The author comments, \"Never cook seafood ahead of time.
It must be eaten as soon as it is cooked.\"