Friday, January 18, 2008

Fried Fish with Tamarind Sauce [Pla Rad Prik] recipe


Fried Fish with Tamarind Sauce Ingredients

1. 1 fish (any meaty white fish) weight 400-500 grams

2. 1 tablespoon tamarind

3. 3 tablespoons sugar

4. 1 shallot, coarsely chopped

5. 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

6. 3 sprigs coriander

7. 2 tablespoons fish sauce

8. 3 red or yellow chilies


Fried Fish with Tamarind Sauce Preparations

Fried Fish: 1. Score the fish at an angle all the way to the bones on both sides to help it cook faster.

2. Heat oil in a wok, about half a cup or at least to the side of the fish. Fry the fish on low heat, about 10 minutes on the first side. Don't try to loosen the fish from the pan until it is done, otherwise, the fish breaks up.

3. When the first side is cooked, flip and fry the other side, for 5 minutes. When the fish is cooked thoroughly, remove and set it on a plate. TIP : For more crispiness of the fish, you just only put fried fish in the oven on 350?F for 10 minutes.

Topping Sauce: 1. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the chopped mixture and stir.

2. Then add tamarind, fish sauce, sugar and a few tablespoons of water. Mix well and let boil. If the sauce gets too thick, add water. It should be the consistency of maple syrup when cooled. The original taste of sauce should be sweet, spicy and sour.

3. When cooked and mixed well, pour the sauce on top of the fish and garnish with coriander leaves.

Stir-Fried Ribbon Noodles with Pork [Pad Se-Ew Moo] recipe


Stir-Fried Ribbon Noodles with Pork Ingredients

1. 250 grams pork, thinly sliced

2. 2 tablespoons light soy sauce

3. 2 cloves garlic, chopped

4. 450 grams fresh flat rice noodles

5. 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

6. 200 grams chinese broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces

7. 1 medium egg, beaten

8. 2 tablespoons oyster sauce


Stir-Fried Ribbon Noodles with Pork Preparations

1. Heat oil in a wok, then add garlic and sliced pork. Stir until the garlic is fragrant, and the pork is nearly cooked.

2. Add the noodles and the remaining ingredients, and stir until blended and heated through.

3. Open a spot in the middle of the wok, and drop the egg in. Scramble the egg until it is almost cooked. Fold in the noodles and mix them all.

4. Season with light soy sauce, sugar. The original taste should be the balance of flavours (it should be just on the sweet side with a salty tang. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Fried Egg in Clear Soup [Kang Jued Kai Num] recipe


Fried Egg in Clear Soup Ingredients

1. 200 grams ground pork

2. 100 grams vermicelli noodle (optional)

3. 6 eggs, beaten 1 cup oil

4. 1 tablespoon. crispy fried chopped garlic (for topping)

5. 1 cup thin sliced onions

6. 6 cups chicken stock or water

7. 1/ 3 cup fish sauce

8. 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

9. 300 grams chinese cabbage, cut into well pieces

10. 2 spring onions cut into 1 inch long pieces


Fried Egg in Clear Soup Preparations

1. Heat oil in a wok over low heat, and add beaten eggs, fry until golden brown ( about 2 minutes on each side) and set aside, then cut into small strips.

2. In a pot, bring the chicken stock (or water) to boil. When boiling, add pork and stir until cooked.

3. Add onion, chinese cabbages and spring onions, the egg strips,and the remaining ingredients.

4. Remove to a serving bowl. Before serving, garnish with crispy fried chopped garlic on top of the bowl.