Hot and Sour Salmon With Greens by Dr Andrew Weil

Name: Hot and Sour Salmon With Greens by Dr Andrew Weil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) salmon steaks; 2 1/2 lbs bok choy, stem ends and leaf tips trimmed; 8 -9 whole scallions, ends trimmed, cut into thin julienne slices on the diagonal; 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, cut into very thin julienne shreds; 6 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 1/2 tablespoons chinese black vinegar or 3 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup sugar (to taste); 2 tablespoons minced garlic

Submitted by Sarah Chana

"from his website. He writes, "Since salmon is a slightly oily fish, it plays beautifully against the clean flavors of ginger, scallion and bok choy. There's nothing more soothing than tender, cooked cabbage; it is often prescribed in China for relieving stomach pain." Serve with steamed rice."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

6 (6 ounce) salmon steaks
2 ¹⁄₂ lbs bok choy, stem ends and leaf tips trimmed
8 -9 whole scallions, ends trimmed, cut into thin julienne slices on the diagonal
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, cut into very thin julienne shreds
Dressing
6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons chinese black vinegar or 3 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₄ cup sugar (to taste)
2 tablespoons minced garlic

directions

Trim the tough outer leaves from the bok choy and discard. Rinse the stalks and leaves and drain. Cut the stalks in half lengthwise. Cut the halves diagonally into 2-inch sections.
In a bowl, toss the scallions and ginger with the bok choy sections. Arrange on a heat-proof platter.
Mix the ingredients of the Dressing, and pour into a serving bowl.
Preheat the oven to 450º F.
Place the salmon steaks on top of the greens. Pour into a roasting pan several inches of water and heat until boiling.
Carefully place the platter of salmon and vegetables on top of a rack or steamer tray in the roasting pan.
Cover the top of the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until the fish is cooked.
Serve the salmon from the heatproof platter or arrange the steamed vegetables and salmon on serving plates.
Spoon some of the dressing on top and serve with steamed rice.

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Sarah Chana

Sara Chana (z'l) was a beloved daughter, wife and mother. She was the wife of a Rabbi and entertained many people in their home, especially on the Sabbath and Jewish Holidays. She loved to cook and to share her recipes. She was a very active member of the Kosher & Jewish Cooking Forum and was loved by many members here as well. She lost a valiant fight against cancer and we miss her very much. May her recipes continue to nourish many people, as she did during her life. If you have a question about one of her recipes, please post in the Kosher & Jewish Cooking Forum <a href=http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=29 target=_blank>http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=29</a> and we will try our best to answer them. Saralaya

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