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
- 1
Prepare the Sea Bass
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Season the sea bass fillet with salt and pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly, then flake the fish into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare the Jicama
Peel the jicama and cut it into small, thin matchsticks or dice it into small cubes.
- 3
Combine the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the flaked sea bass, jicama, roasted peanuts (chopped if large), Thai basil (chopped), lime juice, chili, and tamarind paste. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- 4
Assemble the Lettuce Cups
Take a butter lettuce leaf, spoon a portion of the filling into the center, and wrap the leaf around the filling. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
- 5
Serve
Serve the Siam Lettuce Cups immediately with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.
