Sauteed Fish With Thai Coriander Chili Sauce Food

CRISPY WHOLE THAI FRIED FISH WITH GINGER TAMARIND SAUCE AND COCONUT-CILANTRO RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Special equipment: A large Dutch oven or deep wok, deep-fry thermometer and two 12-inch bamboo skewers
• Prepare the ginger tamarind sauce: In large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup of the canola oil and allow to heat. Add the garlic, shallots and fresh ginger and saute until fragrant and the shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce, sambal and 1/2 cup water. Stir well and cook until the mixture is slightly reduced and has a maple syrup-like consistency, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
• Preheat 4 to 5 inches of canola oil to 350 degrees F in a large Dutch oven or deep wok. You need enough oil so the whole fish can be submerged.
• Prepare the fish: Make 3 diagonal slices into the flesh of one side of the snapper, cutting all the way to the bone and spacing the slices 2 inches apart. Repeat with the other side of the fish.
• Combine the cornstarch, rice flour, granulated garlic, ground ginger, salt and pepper in a large baking dish. Lightly dredge the fish all over with the seasoned flour, including inside the cuts. Shake off any excess flour, then form the fish into an "S" curve by threading two 12-inch bamboo skewers through the tail and body so it holds its wavy shape.
• Carefully place the fish into the hot oil so it is almost completely submerged. Fry the fish until deep golden and very crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. As it cooks, use a large metal spoon or ladle to carefully pour hot oil over any exposed part of the fish to ensure it cooks evenly. Carefully remove the fish from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain briefly. Season immediately with salt and lime juice. Carefully remove the skewers from the fish, and place it upright on a platter of Coconut-Cilantro Rice Pilaf. Pour the ginger tamarind sauce over the top. Garnish with the chilies and scallions.
• Rinse the rice by running it under cold water 2 or 3 times until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures the rice comes out light and fluffy.
• Heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chili flakes and rice and stir well to coat the kernels evenly with oil. Add the coconut milk, salt, sugar and 1 cup water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook until all the liquid has absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, keep covered and allow the rice to sit for 5 minutes to steam. Before serving, add the cilantro and fluff with a fork. Yield: 4 to 6 servings

SAUTEED FISH WITH THAI CORIANDER-CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine bell pepper, onion, cilantro, sugar, chili-garlic sauce, lemon juice, soy sauce, and oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Saute tilapia in oil (or grill if preferred) until cooked through. Serve immediately, topped with sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped cilantro. Serve with steamed rice.

THAI CORIANDER CHILI SAUCE/PLA KRAPONG PAW

Steps:

• In small bowl combine and beat a little to blend. Chill until ready to serve.
• If serving with grilled or fried fish, dress with several tablespoons of sauce and lemon wedges and remaining sauce alongside. Delicious with steamed rice.
• Don't try to substitute green pepper as flavors are not the same.

FRIED-FISH SUBS WITH CHILI SAUCE AND HERBS

Steps:

• Pour enough oil into a small, heavy pot or Dutch oven to come a third of the way up sides. Heat over medium until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F, adjusting as necessary to maintain temperature. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, and chili sauce; season with salt and pepper. Add cucumbers, bell pepper, and serrano pepper, tossing to evenly coat. Let stand, tossing occasionally.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in seltzer just until batter is thin and bubbly with small lumps (do not overmix); set aside. Dredge shallots in cornstarch to evenly coat; shake off any excess. Fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.
• Increase oil temperature to 360°. Working in batches, dredge fish in cornstarch to evenly coat; shake off any excess. Dip in batter, allowing excess to drain back into bowl, and gently lower into oil.
• Fry, turning a few times, until fish is just cooked through and batter is golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet, lightly season with salt, and let drain and cool slightly.
• Stuff rolls with fish, cucumbers and peppers, fried shallots, and herbs. Drizzle with pickling liquid and more chili sauce. Serve immediately.

THAI BAKED FISH IN GARLIC & CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Stir all marinade/sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Place fish on a cutting board and score it by making vertical cuts an inch or more apart along the length of fish from head to tail. Turn fish over and do the same on the other side.
• Place fish on a large piece of tin foil or banana leaf. Make sure the foil or leaf is big enough to cover/wrap the fish.
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons (or more) of the marinade/sauce over each fish, covering both sides. Be sure to spoon some into the cuts you've made, as well as into the cavity. Reserve the rest for later.
• Stuff the cavity of the fish with lemon slices and some of the basil and cilantro. (approx. 1/4 to 1/2 cup).
• Bring the long sides of the foil up and over the fish, scrunching it together. Try to keep the foil off the surface of the fish, making a kind of shallow tent over it. Also fold up each end and scrunch to secure. If using banana leaf: Simply fold the sides and ends of the leaf over fish to cover it. With banana leaf, you actually want the leaf to come into contact with the fish, as this adds to the flavor.
• Bake the wrapped fish on a baking sheet or tray and place in the oven. (Fish wrapped in banana leaf will require a dish or tray, as banana leaf is permeable.).
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or longer, depending on the size and thickness of your fish.
• Remove fish from oven and check some of the deeper cuts to see if inner flesh is cooked. If fish still needs more time, return to your oven for up to another 8-10 minutes, or until cooked.
• To finish the fish, remove from oven and open up the foil, scrunching it around the fish to create a kind of bowl. For banana leaf, simply open up the leaf.
• Pour remaining marinade over fish and return to the oven. Turn oven on "Broil" setting, and broil for approximately 5 minutes, or until the fish is nicely browned and crisp-looking. Banana leaves will become quite brown and fragrant. (keep an eye on it it during the broil to keep it from burning).
• Remove from the oven and serve the fish with fresh coriander and basil. Add lemon wedges or slices. (or put fresh lemon slices on top & slices on the side).

THAI CHILI FISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and mix well.
• Will keep in refrigerator for 3 days.