Thai Steam Fish in 20minutes

One of my favorite childhood foods from my hometown in Kedah, Malaysia, which is near the border of Thailand, is Thai steam fish. As most people from our village love spicy food, this dish is especially beloved by my whole family, especially my dad. Served with a bowl of rice, he can finish off the entire dish and ask for seconds.

Thai steam fish is a traditional dish in Thailand that is simple yet flavorful, making it a favorite among locals and tourists alike. The ingredients typically used to make this dish are divided into two groups: group A is for the sauce, while group B is for the steam fish.

Group A sauce:

• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 stalks of lemongrass
• 4 limes
• 1 bunch of coriander
• 2 long fresh red chilies
• 2 small fresh red chilies
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 150ml of water

Group B steam fish :

• A medium size of fresh golden snapper
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• 4-5 lime leaves

Instructions:

1. To make the dish, start by carefully cleaning and scaling the fish.
2. Next, make the sauce by chopping the ingredients in group A in a traditional way to bring out their fragrance and flavor. This blend of flavors gives the fish its distinct spicy and sour taste.
3. Steam the fish for 8 minutes with group B ingredients.
4. Once the fish is cooked, pour out the water from the fish steaming.
5. Next, pour the mixture of group A into the cooked steam fish.
6. Ready to serve.

Thai steam fish pairs perfectly with other Thai dishes such as Pad Thai or Tom Kha Gai soup. It’s also customizable to your taste with different garnishes such as fresh cilantro, chili sauce, sweet chili sauce, or fish sauce.

Overall, Thai steam fish is a delicious and boosting appetite dish that can be prepared in a matter of minutes and is sure to please both locals and visitors alike. I highly recommend giving this traditional meal a try!