CookSmart (4th Issue) Page14

EatSmart Restaurants Snaps

Healthy Thai Food Restaurant

Thai Perfect

Thai cuisine is popular in Hong Kong. Its frequent use of fruits and natural herbs makes healthy cooking easy and inspiring.

Not only 5 but 9 EatSmart Dishes

Mr. Brain Fan, Assistant Manager of the Restaurant, said his colleagues were more eager to explore new dishes after the restaurant had joined the "EatSmart@restaurant.hk" Campaign. The restaurant, after many trials, now offers 9 EatSmart dishes.

Brian, who studied Nutrition Science, experimented with seasonings and noted that his customers welcomed milder and natural flavours nowadays. Instead of salt and chicken powder, they used more garlic and herbs to spice up their dishes.

Herbs to Rid Muddy Taste of Pond Fish

Brian and their Chief Chef, Mr. NONTHAPHA Sa-art, recommend the "Thai Style Steamed Fish with Fresh Lime". A variety of herbs are used : Galangal ginger has a minty taste. With Chinese coriander, they eliminate the muddy taste of Grey Mullet. Lemongrass can be used in cooking fish and meat. Kaffir lime and lime can bring out the sweetness of the fish. Red chili's hot and strong flavour makes it a good ingredient for sauce.

To Cook: Steam a Grey Mullet weighting 1 catty. Make a few cuts on the steamed fish and place the grounded herbs on top. Cook fish to warm the herbs up and serve.