Thai · Seafood

Gaeng Som with Fish

Name: Gaeng Som with Fish
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 700 g Firm white fish fillets; 15 g Dried red chillies; 100 g Shallots; 3 cloves Garlic; 10 g Shrimp paste; 1 litre Unsalted fish stock; 300 g Daikon radish; 250 g Green beans; 50 g Tamarind paste; 35 ml Fish sauce; 20 g Palm sugar; 300 g Jasmine rice; 800 ml Water

Servings

Ingredients

Firm white fish fillets700 g
Dried red chillies15 g
Shallots100 g
Garlic3 cloves
Shrimp paste10 g
Unsalted fish stock1 litre
Daikon radish300 g
Green beans250 g
Tamarind paste50 g
Fish sauce35 ml
Palm sugar20 g
Jasmine rice300 g
Water800 ml

Original recipe serves about 4.

Method

1
Soak the dried chillies in 150 ml hot water for 20 minutes, then drain. Blend with the shallots, garlic, shrimp paste and 50 ml fresh water to make a smooth paste.
2
Bring the fish stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Stir in the paste and cook for 5 minutes. Add the sliced daikon and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Add the green beans, tamarind paste, fish sauce and palm sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the fish in large chunks and cook gently for 5–8 minutes, until it reaches 63°C.
4
Meanwhile, cook the rinsed rice in the remaining 600 ml water, covered over low heat for 15 minutes after bringing it to a boil. Rest for 10 minutes and serve with the hot, sour curry.

Recipe source: TheMealDB