
Ho Mok Pla
Ho Mok Pla is a traditional Thai fish curry that is steamed in banana leaves. It is made with fish, coconut milk, curry paste, and kaffir lime leaves.
Ingredients
- Banana leaves (4-5 pieces, cut into 8-inch squares)
- Thai basil leaves (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Palm sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Egg (1)
- Kaffir lime leaves (5-6 leaves, finely chopped)
- Red curry paste (3 tablespoons)
- Coconut milk (1 can)
- Fish fillets (1 pound, cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the fish, coconut milk, red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, egg, fish sauce, palm sugar, and Thai basil leaves.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the banana leaf squares.
- Fold the banana leaves over the mixture to form small packets.
- Place the packets in a steamer basket and steam for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: Noneg