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Cook the Best Cambodian National Dish at Home

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g 1.1 lbs fresh fish fillets (such as catfish, cod, or snapper)🐟
  • 1 cup coconut milk🥥
  • 2 eggs🥚
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugar
  • Banana leaves or aluminum foil for wrapping🍃
  • For the Kroeung Spice Paste:
  • 2 stalks lemongrass finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced🧄
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 1- inch piece galangal or ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves finely chopped
  • 1-2 red chili peppers seeded and chopped (adjust to taste)🌶️
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Kroeung: In a mortar and pestle or food processor, combine lemongrass, garlic, shallots, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chili peppers, turmeric powder, and shrimp paste. Pound or blend until a smooth paste forms.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, fish sauce, and palm sugar until well combined. Stir in the Kroeung paste and coconut milk, mixing thoroughly.
  • Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces and gently fold them into the coconut mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  • If using banana leaves, soften them by briefly passing over an open flame or dipping in hot water to make them pliable. Cut into squares large enough to hold individual portions. Alternatively, use aluminum foil.
  • Place a portion of the fish mixture onto the center of each banana leaf square. Fold the edges to create a secure parcel, using toothpicks to fasten if necessary.
  • Arrange the parcels in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the mixture has set.
  • Serve the Amok Trey hot, garnished with additional kaffir lime leaves or red chili slices if desired.