Ingredients

• 450 gm - fish (firm, white fleshed, cut into 2 cm chunks)
• 3 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 1 red onion (small, roughly chopped)
• 3 cm - galangal (fresh, peeled and roughly chopped)
• 2 lemongrass (stalks trimmed and finely sliced)
• 1 tsp - turmeric (finely sliced or 1/2 tsp turmeric powder)
• 1 tsp - paprika
• 2 tbsp - fish sauce
• 1 tbsp - brown sugar
• 400 gm - coconut milk
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• Juice of 1 lemon

How to Make Cambodian style fish poached in coconut milk

• Place garlic, red onion, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, paprika, fish sauce and brown sugar in a blender and process until finely blended.
• Add the coconut milk and process until thoroughly blended.
• Transfer the coconut mixture to a pan.
• Crush the kaffir lime leaves in your hand to release their aroma, and add them to the pan.
• Bring the coconut mixture to the boil and reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavor to infuse and the liquid to reduce slightly.
• Add the fish chunks and poach gently for 4-5 minutes.
• Stir through the lemon juice and then transfer to serving dish.