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Cambodian Fish Amok recipe

Cambodian Fish Amok

This Cambodian Fish Amok recipe comes from an esteemed family of elderly cooks.
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3 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Cambodian, SE Asian
Keyword: Cambodian Fish Amok Recipe
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 216 kcal
Cambodian Fish Amok recipe

Equipment

  • A medium-sized pan with a lid
  • A cutting board and knife
  • A spoon or spatula for stirring
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • A grater for ginger

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fish such as snapper or catfish, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 16 oz coconut milk 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp shallots
  • 1 tbsp shrimp paste optional
  • - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • - Fresh red chili slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the red curry paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir until well combined.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the lemongrass, garlic, shallots, and galangal (or ginger) to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the curry paste mixture to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Gently add the fish pieces to the pan, making sure they are submerged in the sauce. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the fish is cooked through and tender.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more fish sauce or lime juice.
  • Optional: If using shrimp paste, stir it in at this stage and cook for an additional minute.
  • Remove from heat and serve the Fish Amok in bowls or banana leaf cups. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and sliced red chili, if desired.
  • Enjoy the Fish Amok with steamed rice or rice noodles.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
If you do not have fresh lemongrass, you can use lemongrass paste.
You can use any type of white fish for this recipe, but firmer fish work best.
If you like your Fish Amok spicier, you can add more chili powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg
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