Lao Food recipe : Mok mo pa swai

swai fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is widely available and has a similar texture.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while retaining flavor.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: fresh turmeric

Ginger is more accessible and offers a similar warmth.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce provides umami flavor for those avoiding fish.

Clean and fillet the swai fish, removing any bones.

Chop dill, green onions, chive flowers, lemongrass, shallots, and garlic finely.

Mix chopped ingredients in a bowl with fermented fish sauce, Msg, and salt.

Add water to the mixture and stir well to combine.

Lay fish fillets flat and spoon the mixture over the fish evenly.

Fold the fish with the mixture into a packet.

Place the packets in a steamer basket over boiling water.

Steam until fish is cooked through and flaky.

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