Step 1

Marinate fish in 1/2 Tbsp of the fish sauce while you prep other ingredients.

Step 2

In a mortar & pestle, pound together garlic, cilantro roots, white peppercorns, Thai chilies, and spur chilies until it resembles a rough paste.

Step 3

In a wok, heat a little vegetable oil over medium heat and add the herb paste. Saute the paste until it starts to turn golden. Turn the heat up to high then add the fish and toss to mix with the paste briefly. Add the remaining fish sauce, sugar, and a splash of water; toss to mix. Add fingerroots and peppercorns, toss to mix, then let the fish cook without stirring until done, flipping the pieces half way through. Add a little more water if it becomes dry.

Step 4

When fish is done, turn off the heat and quickly toss in Thai basil.

Step 5

Serve with jasmine rice or another grain of your choice!

Step 6

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