Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 None onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 None long green chili, thinly sliced
  • 2 inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 x 14 oz can coconut milk
  • 1 2/3 cups fish stock
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 2/3 lbs firm white fish, cubed
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1/2 None lemon, juiced
  • None None Steamed white rice, to serve
  • None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Saute onion, lemongrass and garlic for 2-3 mins or until onion is tender. Stir in green chili, ginger, chili flakes and turmeric. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, until fragrant.
  • Blend in coconut milk, stock, fish sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 mins, until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add fish and simmer, stirring, for 3-4 mins or until fish is cooked through. Remove from heat. Stir in herbs and lemon juice. Serve with rice and lemon wedges.