Plaa Nueng Manao

Steamed whole fish with lime and chili

The “Plaa Nueng Manao” ( ปลานึ่งมะนาว ) is a whole fish that is steamed in hot steam. It is poured with a sauce made of chili, garlic, coriander and lime juice and served with lime wedges. In northern Thailand, this dish is called “Plaa Nak Manao” ( ปลานัจมะนาว ).

Name
Plaa Nueng Manao
Plaa (ปลา)
Fish (General)
Nueng (นึ่ง)
steam
Manao (มะนาว)
Lime, Lemon
Alternative names
Plaa Nueng Ma Nau, Plaa Neung Manao, Pla Neung Manao

Recipes

  • Thailand: The Cookbook Page 281
  • Pok Pok Page 76
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