Asian Spicy Recipes - Trey Chap Kampot (Deep Fried Pomfret)

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Trey Chap Kampot (Deep Fried Pomfret)

Ingredients

4 whole

1/2 cup

1/4 cup

2 cloves

Pomfrets

Fresh lime juice
Fish sauce
Sugar
Garlic (smashed and coarsely chopped)
Chilies (thinly sliced) (seeding is optional)
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Thinly sliced cucumbers (for garnishing)

Method

Clean, rinse inside and out, then pat dry the pomfrets with paper towels
Combine the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar in a small bowl and mix until the sugar dissolves completely then stir in the garlic and chilies and set aside
Heat about 4 inches oil in a wok or large deep skillet over medium high heat
When the oil is hot, fry the fish one by one, turning once, until well browned and crisp, for about 5 minutes for each side
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, then cover to keep warm
When all the fish is fried, transfer to a large platter
Pour the sauce over the fish and garnish with sliced cucumbers