Thai Style Steamed Fish Recipe

• For the fish
• 1 medium size siakap/barramundi (about 450) - de-gut and cleaned
• 1 inch ginger - sliced
• For the sauce/gravy
• 4 shallots
• 5 garlic
• 1 inch galangal/lengkuas
• 1/2 tsp kaffir lime rind
• 1 stalk coriander root
• 20 white peppercorn
• 1/2 inch shrimp paste/belacan - roasted (optional)
• 2 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 10 dried red chilies (or as needed)
• blend/ground these ingredients for a smooth paste
• 1 lemongrass - smashed
• 4-5 kaffir lime leaves - tear into pieces
• 1 tbsp of fish sauce
• 3-4 calamansi lime/limau kasturi
• 4 tbsp oil
• Salt for taste (if needed)

Directions