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Fish amok
Blend lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallot, chilli, turmeric, fish sauce and palm sugar with a splash of coconut milk into a paste.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Fish amok take?
55 min all in โ 25 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 ramekins. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish, Eggs. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Blender, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce โ 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
1 tbsp of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
Fish โ Prawns or tofu. Prawns cook faster. Tofu is a modern table, still kroeung-scented.
Any tips from this recipe?
Banana leaf under the greens if you have it. The steam smells like a market. Oversteam and you have a rubber omelette. Pull it when the centre still nods.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.