Steamed Striped Bass with Jasmine Rice and Soy Ginger Dressing

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 For the Rice, rinse rice 3 times with cold water or until water is clear. Drain. Place rice in medium saucepan. Add 2 cups water, orange peel, bay leaf and cardamom. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove bay leaf before serving
• 2 For the Striped Bass, place a bamboo steamer or steamer basket over water in a large saucepot or wok. Bring to boil on high heat. Season bass fillets with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Place fish in steamer. Cover. Cook 4 to 5 minutes for a 1-inch thick fillet or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Cook 1 minute longer for each additional 1/2-inch of thickness
• 3 Meanwhile, mix honey, soy sauce, green onions, lime juice, sesame oil, sesame seed and ginger in medium bowl. Set aside
• 4 To serve, spoon rice onto center of each plate. Arrange fish over rice. Spoon Soy Ginger Dressing over top. Serve immediately