Fresh turmeric lends a unique and earthy note plus incredible color to the finished dish.
Recipe information
Yield
6 Servings
Ingredients
4
2
½
1
4
1
1
1
3
¼
1
6
12
Preparation
Step 1
Pound garlic, turmeric, and ½ tsp. salt in a mortar and pestle to a coarse paste (alternatively, pulse in a food processor). Transfer to a large bowl and mix in shallot, scallions, chiles, lemongrass, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, and 2 Tbsp. water. Season fish with salt and toss to coat in marinade. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour, or cover and chill up to 4 hours.
Step 2
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Keeping marinade on fish, place each fillet between 2 ti leaves or 2 sheets of foil and grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side (thicker fillets will take longer).
Step 3
Transfer fish to a platter lined with more ti leaves, if using. Serve with rice and lime wedges.