Meen Manga Pothi – A Delicious Steamed Fish Delicacy From Kerala
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A meal at a tiny local restaurant in Siem Reap, Cambodia, a few years ago made me rediscover a dish from Kerala. Years ago, I tried Fish Amok, one of Cambodia's emblematic dishes. Fish Amok is believed to have originated from the royal kitchens of the Khmer Empire (which ruled from the 9th to the 15th Century). There's also a theory that this dish did not originate in Cambodia and might have come from another part of Asia. A few weeks ago, I was at O by Tamara Trivandrum, where one of the highlights of my meal was a Meen Manga Pothi. Mahi-mahi fish steamed in a banana leaf with a flavorful twist of raw mango. It was more than just a dish; it was a dish that brought back memories of fabulous meals in Kerala and Southeast Asia. Fish Amok is usually prepared with catfish. The fish fi...