Cambodian

Steamed Fish with Coconut Milk and Spices

Name: Steamed Fish with Coconut Milk and Spices
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cambodian
Ingredients: 1 whole fish (about 400g); 1 cup coconut milk; 1 stalk lemongrass; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A fragrant Cambodian dish of fish steamed in coconut milk with lemongrass and turmeric.

35 minutes2 servings

Method

Clean and gut the fish, season with fish sauce, garlic, and pepper.
Wrap the fish in banana leaves, place in a steamer, and add lemongrass and turmeric.
Pour coconut milk over the fish, then steam for 20 minutes.
Check that the fish reaches 63°C (145°F) and serve immediately.

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