Steamed Fish in Tom Yum Sauce Recipe - ปลานึ่งต้มยำ

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Coconut aminos provide a lower-sodium alternative with a similar umami flavor.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: frozen fish fillets

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while frozen fillets are often less expensive.

Prepare 2 pieces of Y snapper fish fillet and set aside.

Cut 5 pieces of shallots in half and prepare 1 stalk of lemongrass by cutting it and pushing it aside.

Slice 1 tomato and prepare spring onion for garnishing.

Take 2.5 tablespoons of Tom Yum paste and stir it until smooth.

Add water to the Tom Yum paste and mix until it dissolves.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar with the Tom Yum mixture and mix well.

Place the prepared fish fillet on a heatproof plate and spread the lemongrass and shallots over the fish.

Add the whole tomato and the remaining shallots on top of the fish.

Pour the Tom Yum sauce mixture over the fish and add a bit more water if needed.

Place the plate with the fish into a hot steamer and steam for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, check the fish; it should be cooked through and have released water along with the vegetables.

Remove the plate from the steamer and garnish with spring onion before serving.

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