Thai Crispy Catfish (Yum Pla Duk Foo)

Thai Crispy Catfish. This dish encapsulates everything that is great about Thai food: texture, aroma, freshness, and umami.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pound thai chillies and palm sugar into a paste in a mortar and pestle.

Step 2

Add fish sauce, lime juice, shallots, dried shrimp, cilantro and combine.

Step 3

Mix with green mango, and let sit while you cook the fish (or you can do this afterwards if you like a fresher taste).

Step 4

Season with salt and steam the white fish until cooked, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Place the fish in a kitchen towel and ring out all the excess moisture.

Step 6

Pound the fish in a mortar and pestle until fine and fluffy.

Step 7

Heat your frying oil to 400 F and add the pounded fish.

Step 8

Use a spatula to bring the flakes together and fold it over.

Step 9

Once crispy and set, about 1-2 minutes, remove and drain on paper towel.

Step 10

Season the fish with salt while still hot.

Step 11

Add the roasted peanuts to the green mango salad and serve.