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     Title: Pla Nung Horapa (Thai Steamed Fish With Basil)
Categories: Seafood, Thai
     Yield: 6 Servings

     2 lb Whole red snapper or
          - white fish
     1 ts Galanga; finely chopped
   1/2 tb Lemon grass *
     6 md Fresh red chilies
     2 tb Red onions; chopped
     1 tb Preserved soy beans
          - (Tao Geo Kao)
     1 tb Fish sauce (Nam Pla)
     1 ts Thai lime leaves;
          - thinly sliced
   1/2 c  Thai basil leaves

 * Sliced thinly-crosswise (use the base only, about 2 or 3" from
   the root)

 Chop coarsely--the galanga, lemon grass, onions, chilies, and soy
 beans in a blender or food processor. Add 1 tb water if necessary.
 Wash, clean and pat dry the fish well. Cut 3 to 4 deep slits
 crosswise on both sides and cover with the spice mixture pushing
 the mixture into the slits. Place the dressed fish in a platter
 deep enough to accommodate extra liquid when the fish is cooked.

 Place the platter in the steamer. Sprinkle basils and Thai lime
 leaves. Place 2 pieces of paper towels over the top but not on the
 fish to catch any excess moisture while steaming. Cover and steam
 over high heat for 20 minutes or until fish is fully cooked. Serve
 immediately with cooked rice.

 Note: Listed ingredients can be found in any Thai grocery stores.

 Posted by: Gail Shimizu (BWHT68A)

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