Steamed Fish

清蒸鱼 Also: Qīngzhēng Yú, Cantonese Steamed Fish
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Fish: Likely contains restriction
Soy: Likely contains restriction

Whole fish or fillet steamed with ginger and scallions, finished tableside with hot oil and soy sauce.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • whole fish or fillet (Fish)
  • ginger
  • scallions
  • soy sauce (Soy)
  • sesame oil (Sesame)
  • hot oil

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • soy sauce poured over at the table
  • sesame oil as a finishing drizzle
  • hot oil (may be peanut oil)

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

No dairy in steamed fish.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Soy sauce poured over the fish contains wheat.

Peanut-Free

Check with staff

Peanut oil is sometimes used as the hot finishing oil. Verify.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

No tree nuts in steamed fish.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in standard steamed fish.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in steamed fish.

Fish-Free

Likely contains restriction

Fish is the primary ingredient.

Soy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Soy sauce is poured over as a finishing sauce.

Sesame-Free

Likely contains restriction

Sesame oil is drizzled over as a finishing ingredient.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains fish.

Key risk: Steamed fish appears to be a simple, clean dish but is finished with soy sauce (wheat + soy) and sesame oil poured over tableside. The hot oil used to finish the dish is sometimes peanut oil. The steaming method creates no additional allergens, but the finishing sauces do.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.