At the table
Loosen the lemongrass ties and lift the flesh away from the backbone. Leave the tough leaves aside and check each bite for bones.
Contains fish and bones. Chilli and seasoning ingredients vary; ask before ordering if you have dietary restrictions.
Fish species, herbs and chilli levels vary. Some versions use culantro or xiangliu; one preparation adds tree-tomato nammi sauce. Ginger, pepper, cooking wine and chilli oil occur in other recipes. These are variations, not ingredients in every serving.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Fish species, herbs and chilli levels vary. Some versions use culantro or xiangliu; one preparation adds tree-tomato nammi sauce. Ginger, pepper, cooking wine and chilli oil occur in other recipes. These are variations, not ingredients in every serving.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Citrusy lemongrass, savoury fish and a lightly smoky aroma.
- Chili heat
- Heat not recorded
- Texture
- Tender flakes beneath browned, lightly charred skin.
- How it’s made
- Season a cleaned whole fish with chopped aromatics, tuck herbs into the cavity and grill. In a common charcoal-grilled version, lemongrass leaves bind the fish and split bamboo holds it over the heat.
Fish species, herbs and chilli levels vary. Some versions use culantro or xiangliu; one preparation adds tree-tomato nammi sauce. Ginger, pepper, cooking wine and chilli oil occur in other recipes. These are variations, not ingredients in every serving.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Yunnan.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有香茅草烤鱼吗？
Do you have this item?