Thai cuisine is renowned for its harmonious balance of flavors, and one dish that particularly stands out for its subtlety and simplicity is Thai steamed trout. If you're a food enthusiast looking for a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish, this recipe is sure to satisfy your palate and your nutrition goals. Join us as we dissect the delectable experience of crafting and savoring Thai steamed trout.
Thai Steamed Trout
Steaming fish is a method of cooking that has been practiced for centuries, particularly in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand. This method delivers a dish that's light, tender, and full of natural essence, characteristics that resonate deeply with the Thai approach to cooking. Traditionally, Thai steamed trout is prepared with a medley of aromatic and zesty flavors, showcasing the country's affinity for fresh ingredients and nuanced seasoning. It's a dish that epitomizes the Thai philosophy of 'samrap,' or the desired harmony of four key flavors – sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
This dish is perfect alongside a serving of Thai Larb and a bowl of Thai Coconut Soup.
Ingredients
Serves: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
- 2 trout fillets, skin-on
- Piece of fresh ginger the size of a thumbnail, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 3 baby bok choi, quartered
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Thai Steamed Trout
Place the fillets side by side on a large sheet of thick foil. You may need to wrap the fillets individually in foil if your steamer is too small.
Sprinkle the ginger, garlic, chilli, lime zest, lime juice and bok choi over.
Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Close the foil over the fish to make a closed package, but make sure to leave room inside the package for air to circulate so the fish can steam.
Bring a pot of water equipped with a steamer to a boil and place the package with the fish on the steamer for about 15 minutes.
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📖 Recipe
Thai Steamed Trout
Ingredients
- 2 trout fillets skin-on
- Piece of fresh ginger the size of a thumbnail minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 red chilli seeded and finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 3 baby bok choi quartered
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the fillets side by side on a large sheet of thick foil. You may need to wrap the fillets individually in foil if your steamer is too small.2 trout fillets
- Sprinkle the ginger, garlic, chilli, lime zest, lime juice and bok choi over.1 garlic clove, 1 red chilli, Zest and juice of 1 lime, 3 baby bok choi, Piece of fresh ginger the size of a thumbnail
- Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Close the foil over the fish to make a closed package, but make sure to leave room inside the package for air to circulate so the fish can steam.
- Bring a pot of water equipped with a steamer to a boil and place the package with the fish on the steamer for about 15 minutes.
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