How to make Thai-style steamed fish with lime and ginger

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while being lower in sodium.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Fillets are easier to prepare and frozen options are often more affordable.

Clean the fish thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

Make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish to help it cook evenly.

Rub the fish inside and out with salt.

Slice the lemongrass and stuff them into the cavity of the fish along with ginger, garlic, and cilantro.

Prepare a steaming setup with a pot and steaming rack, adding water to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Place the fish on the steaming rack and drizzle with soy sauce and fish sauce.

Sprinkle sugar and additional lime juice over the fish.

Cover the pot and steam the fish for 15-20 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.

Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes.

Remove the fish from the steamer and transfer to a serving plate.

Pour the dipping sauce over the fish and garnish with additional cilantro.

Serve immediately with steamed rice.

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