Steamed Fish with Lime (Pla Neung Manao)

Steamed fish is always a staple dish on our dining table as it is a healthy and simple dish to prepare and of course minimal cleaning which I like hehehe….I knew this dish will be well accepted therefore I slightly increase the seasoning sauce so that it is enough to go around :D 

Simple concoction but yet taste so flavorful and appetizing! :D 

Recipe source : Hot Thai Kitchen
Ingredient

• 1 Whole Seabass, approx 500gm (butterflied the fish)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 4 tbsp fish sauce
• 5 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 tsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 chilli, chopped
• 3 pickled garlic, chopped
• 2 tsp pickling liquid from pickled garlic
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, reserved stems lining
• 2 stalk lemongrass, cut into halves

Method

1. Clean the fish thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen paper (I got the fishmonger to butterfly the whole fish). Place lemongrass and cilantro stems on a steaming plate. Place the fish over. Smear the sesame oil over the fish.
2. Steam the fish over preheated steamer on high heat for 7-10 mins, depending on the thickness of the fish.
3. Meanwhile prepare the sauce by combining fish sauce, lime juice, chilli, chopped garlic/pickled garlic, sugar and pickling liquid together. Adjust taste accordingly.
4. When the fish is done, combine chopped cilantro with sauce. Pour the sauce all over the fish. Serve immediately.

I am submitting this post to Asian Food Fest ( Thailand ) - November Month hosted by Lena of frozen wings