Thai Style Gemfish, with Beans and Mushrooms

1. 1

   Cut 1 1/2 lb of gemfish into bite sized pieces.

2. 2

   Top tail and slice about 4 oz of green beans, and slice 4 oz of button mushrooms.

3. 3

   In a cup or small bowl, mix 2 tablespoon of fish sauce, one tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour with a little water.

4. 4

   For garnishing have ready a cup of crushed peanuts, three birdseye chillies chopped (these are the small fiercely hot chillies), a handful of both fine strips of capsicum and spring onions.

5. 5

   Pound together or process 1 tablespoon of lemon grass pieces, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoon of pepper and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   In a wok or frypan heat some sesame oil and brown the processed paste over medium heat for a few minutes.

7. 7

   Turn up the heat, add beans mushrooms and fish, and stir fry gently for about 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the fish sauce mixture and stir for a minute or two until the liquid thickens.

9. 9

   Serve, sprinkled with above garnish and plain rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.