Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Thai Steamed Fish with Lime and Chili

Close-up of Thai steamed fish with lime and chili
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Soul food nourishes both the body and the spirit, and what could embody this better than steamed fish? In our home, we adore steamed fish (CHINESE STEAMED FISH WITH GINGER AND SCALLION), and it often graces our dining table, lovingly prepared by Ms. Nava. Today, we’re sharing another beloved style of steamed fish known worldwide: Thai Steamed Fish with Lime and Chili.

 

Thai cuisine is a delightful revelation of flavors, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed indulging in its diverse offerings throughout my travels in Thailand. Wouldn’t you agree that the quintessential tastes of Thai food - spiciness, tanginess, and aromatic herbs - are truly captivating for the soul (TOM YAM SOUP)? This Thai Steamed Fish with Lime and Chili encapsulates all of that deliciousness and comes together effortlessly.

Ingredients

1 medium-sized sea bass/siakap, cleaned and scored with 2 or 3 incisions on both sides

Lime or lemon wedges

Cucumber slices

Spring onion for garnish

 

For the Sauce (blend/ground)

1-inch piece of ginger

5 cloves of garlic

3-4 bird's eye chilies

1 small bunch of coriander, roots removed

1 teaspoon of sugar

1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce

1 tablespoon of light soy sauce

Salt (if needed)

1/2 cup of water

Thai steamed fish with lime and chili on a plate

Method

Place the cleaned fish on a steaming tray.

Pour the sauce over the fish.

Steam the fish until cooked through.

Garnish with spring onion, and serve with cucumber slices and lime/lemon wedges.

Serving Thai steamed fish with lime and chili
(Ms. Nava, a Zen entrepreneur in her 60s, founded Nava's Zen at 58. A former lecturer with over 22 years in Curtin University’s Degree Twinning Program and holding culinary credentials, she shares her Zen cuisine, promoting mindful eating that nourishes the breath, body, mind, and soul).







 









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