THAI STEAMED FISH | steamed fish in lime chilli garlic sauce | basa fish steamed recipe | steam fish

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier option with less sodium.

whole fish

💰Cheaper: fish fillets

Fish fillets are often more affordable and easier to prepare.

Prepare the basa fish by cleaning it thoroughly.

Chop 4 garlic pods, green chilies, red chilies, and small pieces of ginger.

Grind the chopped ingredients into a paste.

In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of chicken stock, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to create a sauce.

Add the ground paste to the sauce and mix well.

Prepare 4 inches of lemongrass by cutting it into small pieces.

Marinate the fish with the sauce for 5 minutes.

Place the marinated fish in a steaming container.

Add the lemongrass on top of the fish.

Steam the fish for 5 minutes.

Check the fish for doneness and steam for an additional 2-3 minutes if necessary.

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