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Fish amok

Cambodia's national dish: cod coated in a fragrant kroeung paste of lemongrass, galangal and turmeric, mixed with coconut milk and egg and steamed in banana-leaf cups.

Time
60min
Steps
4
Fish amok, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Contains egg and fish.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Whisk the kroeung, coconut milk, eggs, fish sauce, sugar and salt, then fold in the fish.

    2. 2

      Line banana-leaf cups or ramekins with greens and fill with the mixture.

    3. 3

      Steam 20-25 minutes until just set.

    4. 4

      Top with coconut cream, lime leaves and chili; serve with rice.

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