Thai Three-flavoured Fish | Marion's Kitchen

Use a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic, chillies and ½ teaspoon of salt to a rough paste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside for later.

Fill a saucepan or wok to about 1/3 capacity with vegetable oil. Heat over high heat. The oil is hot (325°F or 165°C) when a wooden spoon dipped into the oil forms small little bubbles.

Season the salmon with salt and coat in the flour. Then cook in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a clean wok or large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic chilli paste and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Then add the tamarind, sugar, fish sauce and lime juice. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has turned translucent and shiny. Now add in the crispy salmon and the spring onion. Toss until well combined. Transfer to a plate and serve.