Cambodian-Style Fish Poached in Coconut Milk

Step 1

Place garlic, red onion, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, paprika, fish sauce and brown sugar in a blender and process until finely blended.

Step 2

Add the coconut milk and process until thoroughly blended.

Step 3

Transfer the coconut mixture to a heavy pased pan.

Step 4

Crush the kaffir lime leaves in your hand to release their aroma, and add them to the pan.

Step 5

Bring the coconut mixture to the boil and reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, to allow the flavour to infuse and the liquid to reduce slightly.

Step 6

Add the fish chunks and poach gently for 4-5 minutes.

Step 7

Stir through the lemon juice, then trasfer to serving bowls.