Cooking 20KG Snakehead Murrel Fish with Green Mango Recipe - Palm Sugar Caramelized Fish & Donation

snakehead fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is more widely available and less expensive.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a budget-friendly alternative with similar sweetness.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Salt can be used for seasoning if fish sauce is unavailable.

green mango

🥗Healthier: ripe mango

💰Cheaper: apple

Apple provides a crunchy texture and sweetness.

Clean the snakehead fish and pat it dry with paper towels.

Season the fish with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the fish to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the fish from the pan and set aside on a plate.

In the same pan, add minced garlic and shallots; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add palm sugar and fish sauce to the pan; stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.

Return the fish to the pan, coating it with the caramel sauce; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice over the fish.

Slice the green mango and cucumber into thin strips for serving.

Garnish the fish with fresh coriander, mint leaves, and red chili slices.

Serve the caramelized fish with the green mango and cucumber on the side.

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