1 - 1 1/4 lb. fresh whole trout or mackerel fish
3 cups water
4-5 stalks lemongrass
10-12 slices fresh galangal
10 kaffir lime leaves, torn
10-20 dried whole red chili peppers
1/2 Tbsp sea salt
Cooking oil (not olive oil)
3 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp tamarind water (see how to below)
Fresh lime
Cilantro to garnish