Jul 14 2026
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Pla Lad Prik (gf) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Sliced crispy catfish topped with garlic, julienned ginger, green peppers, bamboo shoots & onions, stir-fried in brown sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Garnish

For frying

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the catfish

    Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Slice the fillets into thin pieces, about 1 cm thick, and season lightly with salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the vegetables

    Julienne the ginger, slice the green bell pepper into thin strips, and chop the onion into thin wedges. Set all prepared vegetables aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the sauce

    In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir well until the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Set the sauce mixture aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Fry the catfish

    Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the sliced catfish in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 5

    Stir-fry the vegetables

    In the same pan, remove excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add the julienned ginger, onion, green bell pepper, and bamboo shoots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but crisp.

  3. 6

    Combine and serve

    Pour the prepared sauce over the stir-fried vegetables and stir well to combine. Add the crispy catfish back into the pan, tossing gently to coat the fish in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.

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