Mr. Househusband’s Simple Kitchen Tips Series: Fried Fish with Herb Salad
Somehow the rainy season makes me think of fish. So today I’ve come up with a fish recipe that is full of healthy ingredients: Fried Fish with Herb Salad. Full of herbs, this Thai recipe is not only delicious, but also very good for your health and heart.
Ingredients
- 1 tilapia
- 2. 10 Thai chilies, chopped (more if you can handle the heat)
- 3. 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 4. 2 tablespoons of palm sugar
- 5. 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
- 6. 1 tablespoon of chili paste
- 7. Vegetable oil (for frying the fish)
- 8. 1 sprig of coriander, finely chopped
- 9. 3 tablespoons of ginger, finely chopped
- 10. 4 mint leaves
- 11. 2 stalks of lemongrass, finely chopped
- 12. 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 13. 1 lime, diced
- 14. 150 grams of cashew nuts
- 15. 3 tablespoons of corn starch
- 16. Fried dried chili
Method
- 1. Clean the tilapia thoroughly.
- 2. Coat the tilapia with corn starch. Heat the oil, then fry the fish until cooked and golden. Set aside.
- 3. For the sauce: In a bowl, mix together the Thai chilies, lime juice, palm sugar, fish sauce, and chili paste. Mix until well combined.
- 4. In a sauce bowl, combine the coriander, ginger, mint leaves, shallots, lime, cashew nuts, and fried dried chili. Mix again until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- 5. Line a serving dish with some vegetables. Put the fish on the dish and pour the sauce over.
I told you this would be full of healthy ingredients, didn’t I? The sauce should be sweet and savoury, with a spicy kick to spark your appetite. Together with the crispy texture of the fried fish, this dish should easily be a hit at home. Although it might first seem like a bit of fuss with all the ingredients, it is actually very easy to make. Get all your ingredients in one place by visiting Big C or order online, here.
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