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Amok Trey – Cambodian Fish Curry

Amok Trey – Cambodian Fish Curry

110 min · Serves 6 · By TheMealDB Import

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  • High Protein
  • Seafood
  • Dinner

Seafood

Adapted from recipes-for-life.com

Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • 1 lbFish fillet
  • 1 CanCoconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoonsRed Curry Paste
  • 1 tablespoonFish Sauce
  • 1 tspBrown Sugar
  • 1 cupChicken Stock
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Kaffir Lime Leaves
  • 1 tablespoonVegetable Oil
  • 1 HandfulBanana Leaves
  • 1 GarnishCilantro
  • 1 GarnishLime

Method

Prep 23 min · Cook 87 min

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, and broth, whisking until smooth—this ensures no lumps in the sauce.
  2. 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (about 350°F) for 30 seconds until shimmering.
  3. 3Pour the coconut milk mixture into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4Add the fish cubes and kaffir lime leaves to the skillet, submerging them fully in the sauce.
  5. 5Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork—avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
  6. 6Stir in the beaten egg slowly, cooking for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, which adds a rich, custard-like texture.
  7. 7While the curry simmers, prepare the banana leaves by briefly passing them over a gas flame for 10 seconds to make them pliable, or use parchment paper as a handy alternative.
  8. 8Spoon the curry into the center of each banana leaf square, folding the edges to form a tight packet to trap steam.
  9. 9Place the packets in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 10 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
  10. 10Carefully unwrap the packets and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges before serving