Whole Thai Steamed Sea Bream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 None large fresh red chilies, seeded, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro roots
1 tsp vegetable oil
3/4 cup chicken or fish stock
1 tbsp lime juice
4 None small whole sea bream
1 None small red pepper, thinly sliced
4-5 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves picked

Preparation

Blend or process chilies, garlic, ginger, sugar, fish sauce and cilantro roots until smooth. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook chili paste, stirring, until fragrant. Add stock and lime juice. Simmer for 5 mins, or until sauce thickens slightly.
Meanwhile, cut 3 slits in the thickest part of 1 side of each fish. Line a bamboo or metal steamer with a heatproof plate, banana leaves or parchment paper. Arrange fish in the steamer in a single layer. Steam fish, covered tightly, over a wok or pan of boiling water for 5 mins, or until flesh flakes easily. Transfer to serving plates and pour sauce over top.
Top fish with red pepper and cilantro leaves to serve.