Mok Pla Sio ห่อหมกปลาซิว "Mok Pla Sio" is a dish featuring small fish seasoned with spicy curry paste, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, spur chilies, and dill; the mixture is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. It is an authentic Isan (Northeastern Thai) delicacy. For this version, we use smelt instead of the traditional *pla sio*. Smelt are small fish characterized by slender bodies and silvery scales, found in both saltwater and freshwater environments. They can grow up to 7–9 inches in length. The flesh is tender and succulent, with a rich, mellow flavor that is not overly spicy. The entire fish, including the head and bones, is edible.