Fried Catfish With A Creamy Thai Sauce

This dish is asian influenced. Thai being the main influence adjusting to make sure the rsc ingredients are added. This spicy sauce goes nicely with the crispy fish which has a hint of curry (indian influence). You will not be disappointed! If fresh lemongrass is not available use dried or fresh lemon juice.

Steps

Combine spices , salt , cornmeal , flour.

Coat catfish with mixture.

Let sit while making sauce.

In a saucepan heat 2 teaspoons oil add and saute onions , ginger , garlic and lemon grass until soft.

Add red curry paste and cook add brown sugar , fish sauce , coconut milk , basil and lime juice.

Stir mixture.

Place 1 cup of sauce mixture in a blender with cashews blending well add back to pot.

Cook over medium heat until thick about 5 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil shaking off excess breading.

Add catfish and fry until golden brown , about 3-4 minutes on each side depending on size.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Salt fish.

Serve with white rice.

Placing the fish over the rice and topping with coconut sauce.

Ingredients

catfish fillets, vegetable oil, curry powder, garlic powder, coriander seed, salt, cornmeal, flour, canola oil, onions, fresh ginger, garlic, lemongrass, red curry paste, brown sugar, fish sauce, unsweetened coconut milk, basil leaves, lime, juice of, cashews