How To Make: Steamed fish & vegetables w/ spicy Lao olive (Mak kok) dipping sauce | Lao Food

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Filleted fish is easier to prepare, while canned fish is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while salt is a budget-friendly option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chilies

💰Cheaper: paprika

Fresh chilies add flavor without extra calories, while paprika is a cost-effective substitute.

Prepare the trout by cleaning and gutting it, then pat it dry.

Cut lemongrass into 2-3 pieces and set aside.

Arrange cabbage, Mexican squash, red shen choy, Chinese yu choy, and Thai eggplants in a steaming basket.

Place the trout on top of the vegetables in the basket.

Sprinkle salt over the trout.

Steam the trout and vegetables over boiling water until cooked through.

Meanwhile, prepare the Lao olive dipping sauce by mixing Thai chilies, garlic, shallots, green onions, cilantro, fermented fish sauce, msg, Lao olives, and fish sauce in a bowl.

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