Gray Mullet or “Pla Kha-bok” is a kind of fishes can be found in freshwater, brackish water and the sea. Due to its delicious taste and ability to live in all kinds of water, it is a popular food and economical fish to farm. This dish of deep-fried fish and sour curry is quite popular.
Nutrition
Mullet is a source of protein, amino acids, and lycine and threonine which contributes to child growth. Turmeric relieves flatulence and is helpful in peptic ulcer disease treatment.Ingredient
2 each Gray Mullet
2 tbsp. chopped turmeric
20 each garlic cloves
2 tsp. salt
How-to
1. Scale and gut the fish. Make two or three deep cuts on each side. Set the fish aside.2. Pound the turmeric and salt until well mixed.
3. Marinate the fish in half of the mixture for one hour.
4. Warm the oil in a pan over high heat. Fry the fish, and turn down the heat to medium. Fry until it becomes golden brown. The fish should be crispy on the outside while still tender inside. Drain well, and set aside.
5. Leave a small amount of oil in the pan, and add the remaining turmeric mixture. Fry until it becomes brown, and set aside.
6. Serve the fish on a plate. Garnish with the fried turmeric mixture.
