How to Cook Steam Fish Thai Style | How to Steam Fish Thai Style

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor with lower sodium.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative that absorbs flavors well.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and gutting it thoroughly.

Make diagonal slashes on both sides of the fish for even cooking.

Stuff the fish with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and kaffir lime leaves.

Mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili in a bowl to create the sauce.

Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits into your steamer.

Pour the sauce over the fish, ensuring it seeps into the slashes.

Fill the steamer pot with water and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, place the plate with the fish into the steamer.

Cover and steam the fish for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Check doneness by ensuring the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

Remove the fish from the steamer and garnish with coriander and green onions.

Drizzle with a little vegetable oil and sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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