World Flavors Cookbook

Trey Phlat (Fried Fish with Green Mango)

Name: Trey Phlat (Fried Fish with Green Mango)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Cambodia
Ingredients: 1 whole tilapia or snapper; 1 green mango, shredded; 2 shallots, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh mint and basil; Dressing: lime juice, fish sauce, chili, sugar.

Whole deep-fried river fish served with a refreshing and spicy green mango salad.

Cuisine: Cambodia

Ingredients

1 whole tilapia or snapper
1 green mango, shredded
2 shallots, sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint and basil
Dressing: lime juice, fish sauce, chili, sugar.

Instructions

1. Clean and score the fish. 2. Deep fry until skin is golden and crispy. 3. Mix shredded mango with shallots and herbs. 4. Toss with the spicy dressing. 5. Place the hot fish on a platter and top with the mango salad.