Laotian-Style Sashimi

Recipe courtesy of Ching-He Huang

Show: Restaurant Redemption

Episode: Tenshi Sushi

Laotian-Style Sashimi

Name: Laotian-Style Sashimi
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons uncooked rice, preferably sticky rice; 3 cups peanut oil; 1 cup whole dried chiles; One 6- to 10-ounce grouper fillet, skin removed and reserved; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Pinch freshly ground white pepper; Pinch kosher salt; Peanut oil for frying; 2 limes; 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, finely grated; 1 small hot fresh chile, such as Thai bird; 3 leaves fresh basil; 1 teaspoon torn fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon torn fresh mint; Pinch sugar; Pinch kosher salt; 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; Juice of 1/2 lime; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar

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Level: Easy

Total: 45 min
Active: 45 min

Yield: 2 to 4 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 45 min
Active: 45 min

Yield: 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

Ground Toasted Rice:

3 tablespoons uncooked rice, preferably sticky rice

Roasted Chiles:

3 cups peanut oil

1 cup whole dried chiles

One 6- to 10-ounce grouper fillet, skin removed and reserved

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Pinch freshly ground white pepper

Pinch kosher salt

Peanut oil for frying

2 limes

Sauce:

1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, finely grated

1 small hot fresh chile, such as Thai bird

3 leaves fresh basil

1 teaspoon torn fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon torn fresh mint

Pinch sugar

Pinch kosher salt

3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce

Juice of 1/2 lime

Dipping Salt:

2 tablespoons kosher salt

1 tablespoon freshly ground white pepper

1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

Special equipment:

mortar and pestle or a spice grinder

For the ground toasted rice: Toast the rice in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until it just begins to turn golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Grind the rice to the texture of coarse cornmeal in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
For the roasted chiles: Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. in a large saucepan. Add the chilies and fry until dark red in color, 1 to 2 minutes. Don't allow them to burn. Drain on paper towels. Grind the chiles in a mortar and pestle or with a spice grinder until they are broken up into very small pieces. Store in a sealed container.
Slice the fish skin into strips and put it in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of the ground toasted rice and 1/2 teaspoon of the roasted chiles. Toss to coat and set aside. Heat some oil in a saucepan to 350 degrees F. Deep fry the fish skin until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Cut the fish into thin slices. Lay them out on a plate. Squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the fish. Set aside for 7 to 10 minutes to cook.
For the sauce: Combine the lemongrass, chile, basil, cilantro, mint, sugar, salt and 1 teaspoon roasted chiles, and grind in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder until the mixture forms a paste. Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice.
For the dipping salt: Combine the salt, pepper, sugar, 1 tablespoon of the ground toasted rice powder and 1 tablespoon of the roasted chiles in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Reserve the remaining ground toasted rice and roasted chiles for another use.
Spoon the sauce over the fish. Garnish with some of the fried fish skin.
Serve the dipping salt with the remaining fried fish skin. Serve immediately.

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Show: Restaurant Redemption

Episode: Tenshi Sushi

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Laotian-Style Sashimi

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