Thai steamed fish (Iah Kapong Neung Manao)

Whole fish is used in most Asian steamed fish recipes, and this is also typical of Thai steamed fish. Scales and internal organs are frequently removed before serving barramundi, a variety of Asian sea bass.

If barramundi is not easily available where you live, you can substitute other kinds of sea bass or other fish. In a steamer, the fish is cooked in broth with lime juice and garlic pieces while being laid flat. Thai chilies are an additional option. Garlicky, umami, sour, and spicy flavors are all present in the mixture of ingredients. Chinese celery is used as a garnish on the dish, and soup or dipping sauce is made from the fish broth that was used to steam the fish. Fish is a high-quality protein source that also contains a variety of important nutrients, including iodine and the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Iodine is a necessary vitamin because it is used to make thyroid hormones, which are crucial for fetuses' growth and development as well as metabolism.