RED EMPEROR POACHED IN COCONUT MILK

Preparation Method :

• Bring the coconut milk to the boil in a saucepan and boil for 3 minutes.
• Add the ginger, chilli, coriander roots and stems, chopped shallots, lime leaves, lemongrass and lime zest and bring back to the boil.
• Add the fish stock and fish sauce and simmer for 15 minutes. Pass through a fine strainer and add the lime juice. Taste and add extra fish sauce if necessary.
• Heat the sauce in a large, wide saucepan or wok. When it comes to the boil, add the fish, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until cooked.
• Carefully transfer the fish to a serving platter. Serve with some of the liquid and a sprinkling of coriander, chilli and shreds of lime leaf.