Thai Basa fish, in this recipe for “Nipon’s Fish,” as the Siam Thai menu calls it, is prepared with a classic balance of salt, sweet, and a bold hit of heat. The addition of soy sauce delivers umami flavour.
Chef Sumruoy Poomrat
Siam Thai
Ingredients
1 Basa fish fillet
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 fresh Thai chiles, minced
1 cup vegetable oil, divided
1 cup chicken stock
1 Tbsp light soy sauce
1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
20 fresh Thai basil leaves
Method
- In a frying pan, heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Fry basil leaves until crispy. Set basil aside.
- In the same pan, add the other 1/2 cup of oil and heat to medium high. Pan fry the basa fish fillet until the fish is crispy and golden in colour. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and Thai chiles. Cook, stirring constantly. Add the rest of ingredients except chicken stock, and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock and heat until sauce is thickened.
- Plate the fish. Arrange the basil leaves on top of the fillet, and pour the sauce over the basil. Serve.
Yield 2-4 servings of Thai Basa fish
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