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Spicy Steamed Fish

Here's how you make Spicy Steamed Fish
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 35 ounces fish (tilapia)
  • 5 1/2 tablespoons lime, juice
  • 5 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar (chop to measure)
  • 10 cloves garlic (pounded)
  • 10 chilies (pounded), Thai birds eye
  • 1/3 cup coriander (chopped)
  • 2 coriander root (pounded)
  • 1/3 cup celery (chopped)
  • 2 lemongrass (cut in 2 or 3 pieces)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Make sure the fish is cleaned thoroughly.

  • Step 2: Slice 3–4 cuts into the fish on both sides.

  • Step 3: Stuff the belly of the fish with the lemongrass.

  • Step 4: Place the fish in a steamer, and steam for 10–15 minutes, depending on the size of the fish. Ideally, you want to lay the fish on top of a dish.

  • Step 5: Pound garlic, coriander root, and chilies in a mortar and pestle.

  • Step 6: Add palm sugar, fish sauce, fresh lime juice and mix into 1 sauce.

  • Step 7: After steaming, transfer to a serving dish and top with the sauce, then garnish with coriander and celery. Serve immediately, with a portion of rice.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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