Quick, Easy, Spicy & Succulent Steamed Salmon!

whole fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while frozen fish is often more affordable.

lemongrass

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon zest offers a similar citrus flavor, while lemon juice is more accessible.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-calorie alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Start by preparing the sambal paste for the fish.

Chop either Thai shallots or red onion, red chili, garlic, ginger, and lime leaves into small pieces.

Add black peppercorns to the mixture.

Blend or pound the ingredients into a smooth paste.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat.

Add the paste to the wok and cook until it turns a deep red color, about 5 minutes.

Season the paste with brown sugar, red fermented soybean paste, oyster sauce, sweet chili sauce, and fish sauce.

Add chicken stock to the paste and cook until the liquid evaporates and the paste thickens, stirring constantly to prevent burning, for another 4-5 minutes.

Spread a generous amount of the paste over the whole salmon.

Steam the salmon for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.

Check the fish after 8 minutes to ensure it is cooked properly.

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