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Pad Thai
Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Hor Mok Pla
A Thai steamed fish curry custard with red curry paste, coconut milk, egg, kaffir lime, and banana leaf cups.
Hard⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 5~360 kcal🇹🇭 Thai🌍 Full translation
28 min prep 22 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep28 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 650 g White fish fillets
For the curry
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Coconut milk
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Red curry paste
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Fish sauce
For binding
- 2 Eggs
For flavoring
- 4 Kaffir lime leaves
For the base
- 0.3 bunch Thai basil
Kap için
- 5 piece Banana leaves
Denge için
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Granulated sugar
For serving
- 1 Red chili
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Instructions
- 1
Soften the banana leaves in hot water for 1 minute and fit them into small bowls.
1 min01:00 - 2
Cut the fish fillets into large cubes and finely shred the kaffir lime leaves.
- 3
Whisk the coconut milk, curry paste, eggs, fish sauce, and sugar.
- 4
Fold the fish pieces into the curry mixture, sprinkle basil into the leaf cups, and divide the mixture among them.
- 5
Place the cups in a steamer and cook for 18 minutes until the custard sets.
18 min18:00 - 6
Scatter thin red chili and chopped lime leaf over the top.
- 7
Rest the hor mok pla for 4 minutes and serve hot.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: Do not over-whisk the curry mixture with the fish; if the protein tightens, the steamed texture turns rubbery.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hor mok pla in small banana leaf cups with jasmine rice, lime wedges, and optional cucumber.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Omega-3
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
30
g protein
10
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 34%Carbs 11%Fat 55%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Hor Mok Pla make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Hor Mok Pla take?
Prep 28 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Hor Mok Pla difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Hor Mok Pla have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 10g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Hor Mok Pla contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Hor Mok Pla belong to?
This recipe belongs to Thai cuisine.How many ingredients does Hor Mok Pla need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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