How to make fried mackerel tomato sauce Lao food ເຊື່ອມປາທູຊຸບແປ້ງທອດ

mackerel

🥗Healthier: sardines

💰Cheaper: herring

Sardines offer similar flavors with less fat.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami without fish.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and healthy fats.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and versatile.

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

Season mackerel with salt and pepper on both sides.

Fry mackerel in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove mackerel from the pan and set aside.

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

Add tomato sauce and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.

Season sauce with fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice; simmer for 5 minutes.

Return the fried mackerel to the pan, spooning sauce over it.

Simmer gently for another 3-5 minutes to heat through.

Garnish with chopped green onions, chili pepper, basil, and coriander before serving.

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