Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      teaspoon      peanut oil
   1      whole         red snapper -- (2-1/2-pound)
                        cleaned
   1      tablespoon    minced fresh lemon grass
   5      thin slices   peeled gingerroot
   4                    lime slices
     1/3  cup           chopped fresh mint
     1/3  cup           fresh lime juice
   2      tablespoons   chopped shallot
   2      tablespoons   chopped fresh green chile
   1      tablespoon    fish sauce
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
                        fresh mint sprigs -- (optional)

Preparation:

Brush peanut oil over both sides of fish. Stuff lemon grass, gingerroot, and lime slices into fish cavity. Add water to fish poacher or large, shallow roasting pan to a depth of 1 inch. Place steaming rack in pan; place pan over 2 burners, and bring water to a boil. Arrange fish on rack; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove fish to a serving platter. Combine mint and next 5 ingredients in a bowl, and stir well.