Preparing a Thai dish can be difficult and complicated, but this just isn’t the case for Thai Steamed Fish with Lemon and Chilli Sauce! This dish is the definition of minimalist Thai cooking. With only basic ingredients, a complex sauce can be made to give the fish its sweet, sour and spicy taste. The fish is normally cooked on a plate, by steaming, to catch the juices.
Try cooking yourself your very own plate of Thai Steamed Fish with Lemon and Chilli Sauce to impress your loved ones. And all you have to do is follow these simple steps below!
Ingredients(3-4 servings):
- 700g fresh whole fish (red snapper, perch or bass) cleaned and gutted
- 2 stalks lemongrass (bottom portion)
- 10 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 10 Thai chilli peppers (sliced)
- 3 red chilli peppers (sliced)
- 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro root
- 3 tbsp. fish sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp. white sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Banana leaf
Preparation Method:
- Using a knife, cut a few diagonal slashes across the fish, about 1 1/2 inches apart on both sides.
- Insert lemongrass into the cavity of the fish. Place a banana leaf on top of a heatproof plate, then place the fish on top of the banana leaf.
- Add water into the steamer and wait for it to boil. Place fish into steamer once the water is boiled, cover the lid and steam for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix chopped garlic, chilli peppers, cilantro, chicken broth, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Taste to adjust seasoning – the taste should be a balance of spicy, salty and sour. Set aside.
- While the fish is around 10 minutes into cooking, pour the seasoning sauce onto the fish and wait for it to cook thoroughly.
- Once the fish is cook, remove it from the steamer and you’re done!
A simple yet delicious dish is ready to be served! However, if you find it too much of a hassle, you can always order well-prepped meals from foodpanda, and have it delivered to you!
Looking for other dish options to try out at home? Why not give our Steamed Squid with Lime and Garlic Sauce recipe a try!