Tom Som Pla Recipe

Name: Tom Som Pla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coriander roots, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn; 3 shallots, chopped; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional); 7 cups water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups fish, sliced; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons tamarind juice; 3 spring onions, finely sliced; 2 tablespoons ginger, finely shredded; 2 tablespoons cilantro (coriander leaves)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coriander roots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
3 shallots, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
7 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups fish, sliced
1 tablespoon palm sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons tamarind juice
3 spring onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons ginger, finely shredded
2 tablespoons cilantro (coriander leaves)

1
In a mortar, pound the coriander root, shallots, salt and peppercorns to a smooth paste.
2
Add shrimp paste and pound well to blend.
3
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
4
Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the paste mixture for a few moments until fragrant.
5
Add the fish to the frying pan and coat with the paste, but do not allow the fish to cook through.
6
Add the fish mixture to the boiling water and stir.
7
Season with the sugar, fish sauce and tamarind water and bring back to a boil. By this time the fish should be cooked.
8
Add the ginger and spring onions.
9
Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.

120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coriander roots, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, 3 shallots, chopped, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Tom Som Pla falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tom Som Pla

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