Basa Fish in Coconut Sauce

Basa is a mild white fish. This recipe is very quick to make. I serve it with a side of

coconut rice to use up the rest of the coconut milk in the can and the fish is done before

the rice finishes cooking.

4 basa fish filets

3/4 cup coconut milk

2 tsp soy sauce

1/8 tsp hot sauce or chili paste

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp salt

1/16 tsp pepper

1 tbsp cornstarch

Cut fish into 3-inch pieces. In a large skillet or wok, mix all ingredients except

cornstarch. Cook on medium-high until fish becomes opaque, approximately 10 minutes.

Stir in cornstarch mixed with a little water to thicken sauce.

Serves 4.

Coconut Rice

1 cup coconut milk

1-1/4 cup water

1 cup basmati rice

1 tsp sugar

In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, bring the coconut milk and water to a boil. Stir in

rice and sugar. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Do not remove lid during first 15

minutes of cooking time.