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Lao Food: How I Make Lao Style Steamed Fish In Banana Leaves or Mok Pa

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Mok Pa

Cultural Context

Mok Pa is a traditional dish from Laos, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It showcases the rich flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine, with fresh herbs and spices complementing the fish. This dish reflects the importance of communal dining in Lao culture, where food is not just sustenance but a way to bring people together. Today, Mok Pa is celebrated in various forms across the region, with adaptations that cater to local tastes and available ingredients.

LaoLAmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs fish
8 large banana leaves
2 stalks lemongrass
2 inches galangal
5 kaffir lime leaves
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 shallots
4 cloves garlic
2 chili peppers
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup fresh herbs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a more economical option.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment paper is a healthier option for steaming, while foil is more accessible.

1

Steam the fish for one hour in the steamer.

2

Open the steamer to check the fish.

3

Show the cooked fish nuggets.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

steamer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Mok FishLaotian Steamed Fish

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