Cambodian

Fish Amok

Name: Fish Amok
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cambodian
Ingredients: 200g fish fillets; 100g coconut milk; 100g potatoes, cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp lemongrass, minced; 1 banana leaf; Salt to taste

A traditional Cambodian dish of fish steamed in banana leaves with a rich coconut curry sauce.

25 minutes2 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix fish fillets with fish sauce, lemongrass, and salt.
Place fish in a banana leaf, fold, and secure.
In a pot, add coconut milk, potatoes, and onion, then bring to a simmer.
Place the banana leaf parcel in the pot, cover, and steam for 15 minutes.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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