Ambot Tik (A Sour And Hot Dish) Recipe

Name: Ambot Tik (A Sour And Hot Dish) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 kg Fish, shark, catfish or possibly other 'meaty' fish Salt; 10 x Dry red chillies; 1/4 tsp Cummin seeds; 4 x Peppercorns; 1 x 1/4-inch piece of turmeric; 1/2 tsp Grnd; 4 x Cloves garlic; 1 x 1/2-inch piece of ginger; 1 x Marble-sized ball of tamarind mixed in:; 1 c. Water or possibly equivalent of 'instant' e.g Tamcon; 1 x Finely sliced onion; 2 Tbsp. Oil

Servings: persons

1/2 kg Fish, shark, catfish or possibly other 'meaty' fish Salt
10 x Dry red chillies
1/4 tsp Cummin seeds
4 x Peppercorns
1 x 1/4-inch piece of turmeric
1/2 tsp Grnd
4 x Cloves garlic
1 x 1/2-inch piece of ginger
1 x Marble-sized ball of tamarind mixed in:
1 c. Water or possibly equivalent of 'instant' e.g Tamcon
1 x Finely sliced onion
2 Tbsp. Oil

1
Clean and wash the fish.
2
Cut into small steaks, rub in salt and set aside.
3
Grind all the other ingredients bar the onion into a paste (masala) with a little water.
4
Fry the onion till brown.
5
Add in the masala and fry for a minute.
6
Add in 1 c. of water.
7
Bring to boil then add in fish.
8
Cook on low heat till tender.
9
A little salt and vinegar may be added if you like.
10
Serve with plain boiled rice.

354

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 kg Fish, shark, catfish or possibly other 'meaty' fish Salt, 10 x Dry red chillies, 1/4 tsp Cummin seeds, 4 x Peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Ambot Tik (A Sour And Hot Dish) Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!