EASY THAI POACHED FISH

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This is light and quickly prepared, but has a complex flavor. It complements spicier or heavier Asian dishes (particularly coconut based rices or curries - I serve it with a spicy coconut rice pilaf). I've included substitutions to the traditional Thai ingredients, in case you haven't got them handy.

Provided by labouchet

Categories     Curries

Time 25m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 small shallots or 1 small onion, peeled and coarse chopped
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh coriander, with roots, cleaned and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons nam pla fish sauce or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 tablespoon tamarind paste (soaked at least 10 minutes in 2 tbs white or cider vinegar or lime juice) or 1 1/2 tablespoons dark raisins (soaked at least 10 minutes in 2 tbs white or cider vinegar or lime juice)
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce or 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
3 cups good quality chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
salt or soy sauce, to taste, if needed
1 -1 1/2 lb thick fish fillet, divided in 3 to 6 serving-size pieces (snapper, cod, halibut, bass, haddock, or salmon)
2 scallions
3 tablespoons fresh minced basil
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh green chilies (optional) or 1 teaspoon red chile (optional)
1 teaspoon very thin sliced or slivered fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon pickled ginger

Steps:

  • Put first 7 ingredients in blender and process to a puree (use some of the broth if necessary).
  • Add this puree to the rest of the broth in a wide heavy based pan (you will be poaching fish in this pan), bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Taste now for seasoning, adding salt/soy if necessary.
  • Optional Extra Step: Sear fish pieces in a separate very hot saute pan in some butter or oil--no more than 30 seconds each side (This adds color and flavor, but isn't strictly necessary).
  • Add fish pieces to simmering (it should be bubbling when you add fish) liquid and poach on slightly lowered heat, turning once, about 5 to 8 minutes total (depends on type and thickness of fish and if you have seared it).
  • Do not overcook!
  • Remove fish and serve in a platter, with sauce poured over the fish.
  • Sprinkle with garnishes.

abdulnafi farid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish. I had some salmon fillets that I didn't know what to do with, and this recipe was perfect. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Tshepo Mantsho
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


dexter wesley
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the fish flakes apart and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nickael Jacobs
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I love serving this dish with jasmine rice.


Chukwuka Noble
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yourdads Toes
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out great! The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I toned it down by adding some coconut milk.


Ernest Fonjie
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish. I had some salmon fillets that I didn't know what to do with, and this recipe was perfect. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mugezi Sulait
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Asad jaan Asad jaan
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the fish flakes apart and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Proshad Shing
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I love serving this dish with jasmine rice.


tarik roaa
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abdullah Al Monir
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the fish and the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Pak Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Peach Louf
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish. I had some salmon fillets that I didn't know what to do with, and this recipe was perfect. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Alamin Raju
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so good that I couldn't stop eating it.


Dik Tat
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The fish was flaky and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


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This Thai poached fish recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.


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