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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

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🐟 Fish

Southern Thai Grilled Fish

How to order / say it
Say it ปลาย่างใต้ — [pla yang tai]
Order I'd like the southern Thai grilled fish, please.
Locally ขอปลาย่างใต้ครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

A simple and flavorful grilled fish dish.

Why try it?

This dish captures the essence of Krabi's coastal lifestyle, relying on the freshness of the sea's produce and immersive grilling techniques.

How it tastes

The fish is smoky and tender, complemented by lime and spicy chili dips, providing a clean yet bold flavor.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Grilled fish has been central to Southern Thai coastal diets for centuries, originating from communities reliant on fishing as a primary livelihood.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 1 kg whole fish
  • 🍋 2 lime
  • 🥣 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 1 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Clean and score the fish, season with fish sauce, garlic, and pepper.
  2. 2 Grill the fish over medium heat until cooked through.
  3. 3 Serve with fresh lime wedges and chili dip.

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