Mok Pla Recipe
Grilled lemongrass catfish in banana leaf, Thai chili, Thai basil, scallion and toasted rice powder.
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Ingredients
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Mok Pla Ingredients
Method
Mok Pla Directions
Prep the Ingredients
Finely chop the lemongrass, Thai chilies, scallions, and Thai basil. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped ingredients with fish sauce, lime juice, toasted rice powder, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate the Catfish
Place the catfish fillets in the mixing bowl with the marinade and allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Banana Leaves
Soften the banana leaves by briefly passing them over an open flame or boiling water. This makes them pliable for wrapping.
Assemble the Mok Pla
Lay a piece of banana leaf flat, place a marinated catfish fillet in the center, and top with extra marinade and a few basil leaves. Fold the banana leaf over the fish to create a sealed packet.
Serve
Remove the packets from the grill, carefully unwrap the banana leaves, and serve hot with a side of steamed rice.
