Thai
Thai - Steamed Dishes
Steamed Sweet Basil
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 500g fish fillets (mackerel or barramundi)
- • 1 cup Thai sweet basil leaves
- • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- • 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped
- • 3 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- • 1 thumb galangal, sliced
- • 8 banana leaf squares
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Lay out the banana leaf squares and divide the fish fillets among them.
2
Phase 2
Top each fillet with garlic, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.
3
Phase 3
Drizzle with fish sauce and oyster sauce, then add sweet basil.
4
Phase 4
Fold the leaves into parcels and secure with toothpicks.
5
Phase 5
Steam the parcels for 15 minutes until the fish is opaque.
6
Phase 6
Serve the parcels whole with jasmine rice.