Thailand

Pla Neung Manao

Name: Pla Neung Manao
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 600 g Sea bass (whole); 4 tbsp Lime juice; 6 cloves Garlic; 3 pieces Fresh chili; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 bunch Coriander

Steamed fish in spicy lime broth

Pla neung manao is a whole fish steamed over lime juice - a light, intensely aromatic dish of Thai cuisine.

The fiery-sour broth of lime, garlic and chili is poured over the fish while steaming, keeping it tender and infused.

Servings2

Time35 min

LevelMedium

Ingredients

Sea bass (whole)600 g
Lime juice4 tbsp
Garlic6 cloves
Fresh chili3 pieces
Fish sauce2 tbsp
Coriander1 bunch

★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique

Preparation

Score the fish, place on a steaming plate.
Finely chop garlic and chili.
Mix with lime juice and fish sauce.
Pour the sauce over the fish, steam vigorously.
Serve with plenty of coriander.

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Fish sauce for pla neung manao is in the Asia Boutique.

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