In a bowl, add the pounded garlic and chilies, 6 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lime juice, 3 tablespoons of water, 2.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. var remove_tooltips = function() { for (var i = 0; i < elem.options.length; i++) { tooltip.tip.className = tooltip.tip.className.replace(/ ? This recipe starts with a superb garlicky barbecue sauce that's delicious with all types of fish , whether fillet or steak, salmon or sole. elem.className = elem.className + ' _has_error'; }; thank_you.innerHTML = message; Arrange on serving platter along with a small bowl of sauce, if using, to spoon over the fish… })(input); It kinda works but lacks the smokiness which you can only get from using charcoal. Normal Thai chilies will work too. if (elem.options[i].selected) { The only difference is that I actually take the guts/insides out and then stuff with spring onion, ginger, garlic and fresh Corriander. I wanted to buy a whole fish to make your grilled fish recipe. } } match[2] : null; var allInputs = form_to_submit.querySelectorAll('input, select, textarea'), tooltips = [], submitted = false; }; var elem = allInputs[i]; This is a fantastic and easy way to prepare seafood as the salt helps keep the moisture in the meat and not in the coals. Any tips to get that nice crust? } else { I think any master of the grill knows that this is one of the best ways to grill a fish, as that salt crust seals in so much flavor and juice. That way there’s a nice bed of hot charcoal as soon as the fish is dressed and ready to go. validate_field(input, true); }; (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I can literally drench my food in this stuff, or even drink it, it’s that good. var doc = document.documentElement, scrollPosition = rect.top - ((window.pageYOffset || doc.scrollTop) - (doc.clientTop || 0)); } } Hi Mark. button.parentNode.insertBefore(wrapper, button); for (var i = 0; i < elems.length; i++) { We are visiting Bangkok in November and will definitely try out as many seafood dishes as possible. if (!no_error) { Last week I tried your recipe of grilled chicken and it was soooooooooooooooooo awsome! Haha-I’m a huge fan! Peel about 15 cloves of garlic and grab about 20 Thai bird chilies (prik kee noo suan พริกขี้หนูสวน). hi may i know if i can use the oven to bake this cake? var time = now.getTime(); for (var i = 0; i < tooltips.length; i++) { Thanks for posting this recipe! Pound ½ teaspoon of salt, the garlic, and chilies using a mortar and pestle. Thanks for bringing this to us Mark. On the streets, in small restaurants.. Hope this helps. Hey BK, awesome to hear that, glad you enjoyed it! He made me make it again the following week—and it was double delicious! https://asianinspirations.com.au/recipes/thai-salt-grilled-fish-pla-pao } https://importfood.com/recipes/seafood/recipe/219-thai-grilled-fish-pla-pao + serialized + '&jsonp=true'); I’ve also seen Pla pao go for 100 baht in rural parts of Thailand. tooltip ? window._show_thank_you = function(id, message, trackcmp_url) { This traditional Thai fish recipe can be made outdoors on the barbecue, or you can pan-fry the fish indoors - it is made both ways in Thailand. var tooltip = document.createElement('div'), arrow = document.createElement('div'), inner = document.createElement('div'), new_tooltip = {}; That being said, plenty of people, including myself, prefer pla pao (ปลาเผา) just with regular steamed rice. https://www.eatingthaifood.com/thai-fish-grilled-in-banana-leaf-recipe Aim for a low heat to cook slowly. } else if (value === undefined || value === null || value === '') { submitted = true; This leaves you will super tender and moist meat that is to die for. var getCookie = function(name) { e.preventDefault(); [a-z]{2,})$/i)) { no_error = false; selected = true; if (!elems[i].checked) { Have two beautiful fish with nice char marks on them again the following it. 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