Recipe Tip: Carp with Coriander & Thai Basil

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Brush a baking tray with oil.

2. Step 2

   Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes then cut into bite-sized pieces.

3. Step 3

   Spread half of all the spices and the mushrooms on the baking tray. Place the fish on top and sprinkle over the remaining spices.

4. Step 4

   Season with 3 tablespoons of fish sauce and 3 tablespoons of soya sauce, then seal the tray with aluminium foil so that the fish can steam in the spices.

5. Step 5

   Cook in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Leave to rest for ten minutes, then remove the foil, sprinkle with the coriander and Thai basil leaves and the spring onions, drizzle with the juice of the lemon or lime and season to taste with the remaining fish sauce and soya sauce.

7. Step 7

   Serve with steamed fragrant jasmine rice.

8. Step 8

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9. Step 9

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10. Step 10

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11. Step 11

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12. Step 12

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