Asian Spicy Recipes - Trey Chien La-miet (Turmeric Fried Fish)

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RECIPES OF CAMBODIA

Trey Chien La-miet (Turmeric Fried Fish)

Ingredients

3 cloves

2 stalks

1 tbsp

2 tsp

1 tsp

1/4 tsp

450 gm

Garlic (crushed)

Lemon grass (finely chopped) (or 4 tsp ground lemon grass)

Spring onions (finely chopped)

Fish sauce

Ground turmeric

Salt

Black pepper

Fish fillets (halved) (e.g. Tilapia, Sea Bream, Red Snapper)

Vegetable Oil (for shallow frying)

Method

Place the garlic, lemon grass, onion, fish sauce, turmeric, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well

Rub the mixture over both sides of the fish, place in a shallow dish, cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for about 4 hours

Heat the oil in a large frying pan until quite hot then add the marinated fish and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through

Serve immediately