This dish is an elevated take on my easy laksa. Poached fish sounds intimidating but it’s actually one of the easiest things you can make.

Ingredients: 

• Lemongrass (1 stalk use only the white part – smash then finely chopped) 

• Garlic (2-3 cloves finely chopped) 
• Ginger (about 1in worth – finely chopped)
• 1-2 shallots (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp red curry paste (I like the Maesri brand)
• 1 tbsp curry powder 
• 1 lb cod
• ½ cup coconut Milk
• 1 cup chicken Stock 
• Pinch of MSG
• Fish Sauce
• Sugar
• Salt 
• Cilantro 
• Fried shallots/onions
• Green onion

1. Lightly salt the cod and let it sit for 30 min to firm up, then pat dry
2. Add vegetable oil to pan on medium heart and cook the curry paste until fragrant 
3. Combine curry powder into the paste and then add aromatics (lemon grass, garlic, ginger and shallots) – cook for about 2-3 min 
4. Add coconut milk and stir then add chicken stock
5. Bring to a light boil then lower the heat to medium low and add MSG, fish sauce, salt and sugar to taste
6. Poach fish in broth for about 8 minutes
7. Serve with rice and garnish with cilantro, fried shallots/onions, and green onion