Recipe - Pla Nung Horapa

Gail Shimizu BWHT68A
2 pound Whole red snapper or
white fish
1 teaspoon Galanga; finely chopped
One half tablespoon Lemon grass; *
6 Medium fresh red chilies
2 tablespoon Red onions; chopped
1 tablespoon Preserved soy beans,
(Tao Geo Kao)
1 tablespoon Fish sauce (Nam Pla)
1 teaspoon Kaffir lime leaves;
thinly cut or sliced up
One half cup Basil leaves,
(Thai basils preferred)

(Thai Steamed Fish with Basil)

* Sliced thinlycrosswise (use the base only, about 2 or 3 inches from the
root)

DIRECTIONS: Chop coarselythe Galanga, lemon grass, onions, chilies and
soy beans in a blender or food processor (add a tbsp of water if
necessary). Wash, clean and pat dry the fish well. Cut 34 deep slits
crosswise on both sides and cover with the spice mixture pushing the
mixture into the slits. Place the dressed fish in a platter deep enough to
accommodate extra liquid when the fish is cooked.
Place the platter in the steamer. Sprinkle basils and Kaffir lime leaves.
Place 2 pieces of paper towels over the top but not on the fish to catch
any excess moisture while steaming. Cover and steam over high heat for 20
minutes or until fish is fully cooked. Serve immediately with cooked rice.
NOTE: All the listed ingredients can be found in any Thai grocery stores.

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