FRIED TILAPIA WITH LEMON GRASS

Ingredients (Serves 4) 

• 1 package (510 g/18 oz) of tilapia fillet
• 1 lime, washed and sliced 
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 
• 3 tablespoons of chopped lemon grass 
• 5 kaffir leaves, washed and thinly chopped 
• ¼ teaspoon of salt 
• ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder 
• ½ teaspoon of chicken soup base mix 
• ½ teaspoon of fish sauce 
• 2 fresh red chilies 
• 4 cloves of garlic, peeled 
• 2 shallots, peeled

Procedures

1. Marinate tilapia with fish sauce and chicken soup base. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. 
2. Crush lemon grass, kaffir leaves, salt, turmeric powder, chilies, garlic, and shallots with a mortar and pestle. 
3. Marinate tilapia with crushed lemon grass for 10-15 minutes. 
4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add tilapia. Fry about 4-5 minutes each side (medium heat).
5. Transfer to a large dish and top with sliced lime.