Appetizing Thai Style Steamed Fish 开胃泰式蒸鱼

A wholesome hearty meal  ~  Appetizing  Spicy, sweet and sour steamed fish in fragrant spicy sauce with  a touch of Thailand essence.

Recipe adapted from Famous Chef Amy Beh with some amendments.

Ingredients 

1 slice of grouper fish  石斑鱼  (2cm thick, about 250 gms)
1 stalk of  lemongrass, smashed.

Seasoning A
some salt
some pepper

Spicy Sauce

2 tbsp  Fish sauce
2 tbsp Asam jawa juice
2 tabsp Lime juice
3-4 shallots, chopped finely
1 tbsp finely chopped lemon grass
3 chilli padi, chopped
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves and stalks
sugar to taste

Method

Lightly season fish with seasoning (A).  Place fish and lemon grass on a plate.
Steam over high heat for 8-10 minutes or until cooked.
3.  Throw away excess water from the fish
Combine fragrant sauce (B) in a bowl.  Pour sauce over the fish and serve immediately.