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Bai phnom (grilled fish rice)

A rice dish served with grilled fish, marinated in lemongrass and coconut milk, accompanied by fresh herbs and a spicy sauce. It is very popular as a complete and light meal in the river regions.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the lemongrass and garlic, then mix them with the kroeung, coconut milk and fish sauce to make a marinade.
  2. Place the fish fillets in the marinade and let them rest for 20 minutes in the fridge.
  3. Preheat the grill to 200 °C, then cook the fillets for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden and easy to flake.
  4. Cook the rice as usual.
  5. Slice the cucumber into rounds and chop the basil and mint.
  6. Serve the grilled fish with the rice, herbs, cucumber and lime wedges.

Variations and tips

In the oven. If you don't have a grill, bake the fish in the oven at 200 °C for 15 minutes.

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