Steamed Mint Leaves
Thai Thai - Steamed Dishes

Steamed Mint Leaves

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 450g white fish fillets (basa or tilapia)
  • • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • • 3 bird's eye chilies, sliced
  • • 2 shallots, sliced thin
  • • 1 tbsp toasted rice powder

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the fish fillets and pat them dry.

2
Phase 2

Steam the fillets over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until opaque.

3
Phase 3

Stir lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, chilies, and shallots together.

4
Phase 4

Fold the mint leaves and toasted rice powder into the sauce and spoon over the fish.