Vietnamese-Style Steamed Whiting
- 1 3/4 oz fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped
- 1 3/4 oz fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 3 None long green chili peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 tbsp garam masala
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1/3 cup fish sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut cream
- 4 None large or 8 small whiting fillets, skin on, trimmed and pin-boned
- 4 None baby bok choy, washed and halved
- 4 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 None kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup Vietnamese mint leaves
- None None Rice, to serve
- Blend turmeric, ginger, chili peppers, onion, garlic, garam masala and vegetable oil in blender or food processor to make a smooth paste. Cook paste in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium-low heat until fragrant, about 40 mins. Add sugar, fish sauce and coconut cream; bring to a boil.
- Steam whiting and bok choy until just cooked, about 5-6 mins.
- To serve, spoon sauce over whiting and bok choy in serving bowls. Top with tomatoes, lime leaves and mint. Serve with rice.
fresh turmeric, fresh ginger, long green chili peppers, onion, garlic, garam masala, vegetable oil, palm sugar, fish sauce, coconut cream, whiting fillets, baby bok choy, cherry tomatoes, lime, mint, rice
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