Siam Lettuce Cups Recipe
Sea bass, jicama, roasted peanuts, Thai basil, lime juice, chili, and tamarind. Served with butter lettuce leaves for wrapping. (spice level cannot be modified)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Sea Bass
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sea bass fillet for about 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and flaky. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before flaking into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the flaked sea bass, diced jicama, chopped roasted peanuts, Thai basil leaves, lime juice, chopped red chili, and tamarind paste. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- 3
Assemble the Lettuce Cups
Take a butter lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the filling mixture into the center. Fold the sides of the lettuce over the filling and serve immediately.
