Cambodian (Khmer) Fish Amok Recipe
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cambodian (Khmer) Fish Amok Recipe
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This fish amok recipe is a sweet and savory Cambodian steamed fish curry that’s almost like a thick custard made with eggs and coconut milk.
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Ingredients
- banana leaves optional for bowls, see link for video instructions or use individual heatproof serving bowls.
Curry Paste (See Note 1)
- 2 lemon grass stalks (remove dry outer leaves) white part only
- 2 grams fresh turmeric (1-inch piece)
- 2 pieces finger root or 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 small dried red chilies soaked for 5 minutes in hot water, drained
Steamed Fish Curry
- 16 oz firm white fish (separated) I use cod - 12oz blended, 4 oz cut into 3 slices
- 14 oz coconut milk reserve 3 tbsp for garnish
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 5 kaffir lime leaves sliced thinly (separated)
- 9 Thai basil leaves
Garnish
- Reserved 3 tbsp coconut milk
- Reserved kaffir lime leaves
- 3 Thai red chilis thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Make banana bowls and secure with toothpicks. Set aside. These are optional for bowls, see this link for video for how-to-make instructions or use individual heatproof serving bowls.
- If making curry paste: Trim root end of lemon grass and cut only the white part into small pieces. In a food processor add the curry paste ingredients and puree until a paste forms. Add a tablespoon of water if needed.
- In a food processor add 12 ounces of the fish, and pulse until broken down. Scoop into a bowl and add 3 tablespoons of curry paste, coconut milk, eggs, fish sauce, sugar and half the kaffir lime leaves. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- To each banana bowl, or individual heatproof serving bowl, add 3 Thai basil leaves and then divide half of the fish amok mixture over basil. Top with reserved sliced fish piece in each bowl and then remaining amok mixture to cover.
- Steam for 10 minutes. Remove lid and top each amok with 1 tablespoon of reserved coconut milk and remaining slivered kaffir lime leaves. Cover with lid and steam for another 10 minutes. Serve with red chiles on top and steamed rice.
Notes
- If not making this curry paste, use 3 tbsp of either store bought or my Yellow or Red Curry Paste.
- Curry paste recipe adapted from chef Sokha Sombor at her restaurant in Siem Reap called Sambo and the rest is my adaption of the classic amok recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
1084mg
(45%)
Potassium
1068mg
(31%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
540IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1084mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1068mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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