
Fish Amok

Ingredients:
500g of white fish (monkfish or snapper), skinned, boned and thinly sliced
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp shrimp paste or prahok (optional)
2 tsp palm sugar
½ cup coconut cream
2 eggs, beaten
1 pinch salt
4 large banana leaves
Kroeung (Paste)
200g lemongrass, white part only
1 tbsp galangal, peeled and sliced
3 Kaffir lime leaves
6 cloves garlic
2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
3 large dry red chillies, deseed and soak in warm water until soft
Garnish
1 tbsp coconut milk
2 Kaffir lime leaves, fine chiffonade
1 large red chilli, seeded and julienne
Video Summary
AI GeneratedJerry demonstrates how to prepare Amok, the national dish of Cambodia. This steamed fish custard is cooked in banana leaves and features a rich blend of aromatic herbs. The process highlights the unique position of Cambodian cuisine as a flavorful bridge between the bold tastes of Thailand and the gentler profiles of Vietnam.
