Nom Banh Jok

Ingredients

• Chili peppers - 2, sliced
• Lime wedges - 4
• Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, basil) - 1 cup, chopped
• Bean sprouts - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - To taste
• Galangal - 2 slices
• Kaffir lime leaves - 4 leaves
• Lemongrass - 2 stalks, bruised
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Fish fillets - 500 grams
• Rice noodles - 400 grams

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add fish fillets, fish sauce, minced garlic, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
3. Remove the fish fillets from the broth and shred them into small pieces using a fork. Set aside.
4. Strain the broth to remove the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal.
5. To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles among bowls. Top with shredded fish, bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and chili peppers.
6. Pour the hot fish broth over the noodles and garnish with lime wedges.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!