Asian Steamed Fish
Ben O'DonoghueIngredients:
Serves 4-6
- 1tbsp whole white peppercorns
- 2tbsp grated fresh turmeric
- 1 heaped tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 5 thinly sliced cloves
- Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges to serve
- 5 coriander roots (from a fresh bunch)
- 1kg Ling, scaled, cleaned
- Sunflower oil, to deep-fry
- 1 onion, halved, thinly sliced
- 10 dried long red chillies
- 24 fresh curry leaves
Method:
- Pound peppercorns, turmeric, ginger, chopped garlic, juice and coriander roots to a rough paste using a mortar and pestle (or small processor).
- Score fish on both sides at 1cm intervals, then rub in paste.
- Invert 2 small heat proof plates in the base of a fish kettle or a large flameproof roasting pan.
- Pour about 2.5cm of boiling water into the fish kettle (you’ll need to place it over 2 burners).
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Place fish on the kettle rack and lower onto plates, ensuring fish isn’t touching water.
- Cover with a lid or foil and cook for 20-25 minutes, depending on size of the fish (topping up the water if necessary) until cooked through. Carefully remove fish and place on a long platter.
- Meanwhile, half-fill a small heavy-based saucepan with oil and heat to 190°c (a cube of bread will turn golden in 30 seconds when hot). Add onion and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- Repeat with sliced garlic for 20 seconds until golden, then with chilli and curry leaves for 30 seconds until crisp. carefully place the fish on a platter, top with fried ingredients and 2tbsp of the hot oil, then serve with lime.
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