Pla Kapong Neung Manao (Steamed Fish in Lime Sauce)

By Mark Wiens

Pla Kapong Neung Manao ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว

Thai Steamed Lemon Sea Bass

ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว

Pla Kapong Neung Manao ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว

ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว

Sea Bass in Lime Sauce ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว

ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว

Pla Kapong Neung Manao ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว

Pronunciation

bplaa-gà-pong nêung má-naao

Description

A steamed sea bass is submerged into a robust blend of lemony chili soup with a host of Thai garnishing like cilantro, garlic cloves and lime slices.  It is almost always served in a fish shaped pan above a flame or bed of charcoal to keep the dish steaming and constantly piping hot.  Take a bite of the fish or a spoonful of the lemon fish flavored soup that accompanies.

Main Ingredients

  • Sea bass / sea perch
  • Lime
  • Garlic
  • Green onions
  • Cilantro
  • Chilies
  • Fish sauce
  • Stock / broth

Where to Eat

  • Kuang Seafood (on the corner of Thanon Rang Nam and Rajaparop) see the Bangkok food map

Recipes / Information

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