1. Make sure the fish is cleaned thoroughly. Slice 3–4 cuts into the fish on both sides.
2. Stuff the belly of the fish with the lemongrass.
3. Place the fish in a steamer, and steam for 10–15 minutes, depending on the size of the fish. Ideally, you want to lay the fish on top of a dish.
4. Pound garlic, coriander root, and chilies in a mortar and pestle.
5. Add palm sugar, fish sauce, fresh lime juice and mix into 1 sauce.
6. After steaming, transfer to a serving dish and top with the sauce, then garnish with coriander and celery. Serve immediately, with a portion of rice.
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A tasty and flavorful fish with a balance of sourness, garlicky goodness, and a spicy kick.
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# Ingredients
•35 ounces fish (tilapia)
•5.5 tablespoons lime
•5 tablespoons fish sauce
•1 tablespoon palm sugar (chop to measure)
•10 cloves garlic (pounded)
•10 chilies (pounded)
•1⁄3 cup coriander (chopped)
•2 coriander root (pounded)
•1⁄3 cup celery (chopped)
•2 lemongrass (cut in 2 or 3 pieces)
# Instructions
1. Make sure the fish is cleaned thoroughly. Slice 3–4 cuts into the fish on both sides.
2. Stuff the belly of the fish with the lemongrass.
3. Place the fish in a steamer, and steam for 10–15 minutes, depending on the size of the fish. Ideally, you want to lay the fish on top of a dish.
4. Pound garlic, coriander root, and chilies in a mortar and pestle.
5. Add palm sugar, fish sauce, fresh lime juice and mix into 1 sauce.
6. After steaming, transfer to a serving dish and top with the sauce, then garnish with coriander and celery. Serve immediately, with a portion of rice.