Thai-style spicy fried fish
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Spicy fried fish is a popular Thai dish that can be found in any Thai restaurant, and it's very simple and quick to make. It works well with any freshwater or sea fish with white meat. You can use either a whole fish or individual fish steaks. But the most important part of this dish is undoubtedly the sauce: fragrant, sweet-sour-spicy, it makes the fish especially appetizing. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the fish under running water.
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Step 2
2. Sauté cumin, garlic, fennel, allspice, shallot, and chili in a frying pan.
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Step 3
3. Grind the spices in a blender with lemon juice, then add turmeric, salt, and pepper.
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Step 4
4. Marinate the fish in the spicy sauce for 1-2 hours.
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Step 5
5. Heat oil in a skillet and add curry leaves. Fry the fish until crispy on each side.
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Step 6
6. Serve the spicy Thai fried fish hot.