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Pla Yang (Isaan Grilled Fish)

Pla Yang (Isaan Grilled Fish)

Thai
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22 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

22 min · 4 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

220 kcalper person
Protein 30g
Carbs 6g
Fats 6g

About this dish

Firm white fish marinated in garlic, coriander root and fish sauce, threaded onto skewers and grilled hard until charred and just cooked through.

Allergy Info

Fish

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Garlic clovescrushed4
  • Coriander rootfinely chopped2
  • Lime juice1 tbsp
  • Limescut into wedges, to serve1

Fish & Seafood

  • Firm white fish fillets (cod or haddock)skinned and cut into thick strips500 g

Dried Goods

  • Palm sugar1 tbsp

Spices & Seasonings

  • White pepper1 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Fish sauce2 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp

Utensils

  • Griddle pan
  • Bamboo skewers
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs

Method

1

Crush the garlic and finely chop the coriander root, then whisk together with the fish sauce, palm sugar, white pepper, lime juice and oil in a mixing bowl to make the marinade.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Cut the fish into thick strips, toss gently in the marinade and thread onto the bamboo skewers.

Approx. 9 minutes
3

Heat a griddle pan over high heat and grill the skewers for 3 minutes per side, basting with any remaining marinade, until charred and the fish reaches 63°C on a meat thermometer.

Approx. 6 minutes
4

Rest for 2 minutes, then serve with the lime wedges.

Approx. 2 minutes