Pla Kra Tiem Recipe
Deep-fried whole Red snapper fish topped with garlic and pepper sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Clean and gut the whole red snapper. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic cloves and black pepper together until a paste forms. In a small bowl, mix the garlic-pepper paste with fish sauce and sugar. Set aside.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Fish
Carefully lower the fish into the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Top with Sauce
Drizzle the garlic and pepper sauce over the fried fish. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- 6
Serve
Serve the Pla Kra Tiem hot with steamed rice and enjoy!
