Pla Tod Nam Pla is a beloved Thai fish dish where whole sea bass is fried until deeply crisp, then served with a bold sauce of fish sauce, garlic, lime, and chili. The skin turns golden and crackling while the flesh stays tender and juicy, creating one of the most dramatic and satisfying Thai seafood plates. πΏ
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Golden crispy fish, sharp lime, fiery chili, and savory fish sauce create a Thai seafood dish that feels loud, fresh, and unforgettable. πΆοΈ
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Fish
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π 1 whole sea bass, about 800 g (1.75 lb), cleaned and scored
π§ 4 g salt (ΒΎ tsp / 0.14 oz)
πΎ 30 g cornstarch or rice flour (3 tbsp / 1 oz)
π« 700 ml vegetable oil for frying (3 cups / 24 fl oz)
πΆοΈ 8 g red chili, thin sliced (2 chilies / 0.28 oz)
π§ 30 g shallot, finely sliced (ΒΌ cup / 1 oz)
πΏ 10 g cilantro leaves (2 tbsp / 0.35 oz)
Preparation
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Total Time
π Prep: 15 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 12 min
π Rest: 3 min
β° Total: 30 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~310 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~28 g
πΎ Carbohydrates: ~5 g
π§ Fat: ~19 g
π₯ Fiber: ~1 g
π₯ 310 kcalπͺ 28 g proteinπ 5 g carbsπ§ 19 g fatπΎ 1 g fiber
Macro Split (kcal)
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Advice
Drying the fish thoroughly before frying is the key to getting blistered crispy skin instead of a soft oily surface. π
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Why it works π‘
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The hot crisp fish loves the sharp salty sour sauce, so every bite balances crunch, tenderness, heat, and brightness. π
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Twist πΆοΈ
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Add 20 g green mango matchsticks (ΒΌ cup / 0.7 oz) to the sauce for extra sour crunch and a more vibrant Thai finish. π₯
Status
Golden crispy sea bass with sharp chili fish sauce delivers a Thai seafood dish that feels bold, fresh, and thrilling from the first bite. ππΆοΈ
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