Pla Tod (lao-style Fried Fish)
Pla Tod is a traditional Lao-style fried fish dish that is crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 whole fish (such as tilapia or trout), cleaned and scaled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Score the fish by making 3 diagonal cuts on each side.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the fish with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the coated fish in the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fish from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Pla Tod hot with steamed rice and your favorite dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large skillet Shallow dish Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Pla Tod is best served with steamed rice and a side of spicy dipping sauce.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the fish to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$10