Authentic Thai Recipe for Steamed Fish | ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว | Plah Kapong Neung Manao

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and sugar.

barramundi

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia and catfish are more affordable alternatives.

Dissolve the coconut sugar in a little hot water, then mix it together with fish sauce, lime juice, chopped garlic, and hot chilies. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Steam the whole fish for 7 - 10 minutes or until fully cooked.

Place on a serving platter with Chinese celery leaves and chopped stems.

Add the chopped cilantro to the sauce and then spoon over the hot fish. Serve with steamed rice and other foods.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens