Asian Recipes

Teochew Steamed Mullet With Tau Cheo And Green Lime, Chilli & Garlic Dips

by TheWeekly  /   May 17, 2017

Yield
2-4 servings
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Difficulty Level
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An old Teochew recipe with fish served chilled and scales on.

Ingredients

TAU CHEO DIP

GREEN LIME, CHILLI & GARLIC DIP

Steps

01.

Bring a wok – it should be large enough for the fish – half-filled with water to the boil.

02.

When the water boils, put the fish on a plate and steam, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove and leave to cool in the fridge.

03.

In the meantime, make the two dips. First, mix all the ingredients for the tau cheo dip together and taste to adjust the seasonings. Leave aside.

04.

To make the other dip, add the fish sauce, lime juice and sugar to the garlic slices and mix well, adjusting for taste.

05.

Add the lime slices and green chilli just before serving to preserve the bright green colour.

06.

Serve the mullet chilled, with the two dips in bowls for diners to spoon out according to their preference.

07.

Add some fresh salad to make this a well-balanced meal.

Recipe: Sylvia Tan/ Photo: Kua Chee Siong/The Straits Times