Asam Pedas With Ikan Kurau Fish Recipe

Name: Asam Pedas With Ikan Kurau Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -7 slices galangal; 4 stalks lemongrass; 1/2 inch turmeric gingerroot (about thumb size); 5 -6 candlenuts; 2 slices shrimp paste, thin pieces (belachan); 30 shallots; 125 g chili paste (or make your own from dried chillis); 1 cup tamarind paste; salted vegetables (soak for a day); 12 ladyfingers; 1 tomatoes (quartered); 6 pieces threadfin fish (AKA ikan kuau & based on 2 per person)

Servings: persons

6 -7 slices galangal
4 stalks lemongrass
1/2 inch turmeric gingerroot (about thumb size)
5 -6 candlenuts
2 slices shrimp paste, thin pieces (belachan)
30 shallots
125 g chili paste (or make your own from dried chillis)
1 cup tamarind paste
salted vegetables (soak for a day)
12 ladyfingers
1 tomatoes (quartered)
6 pieces threadfin fish (AKA ikan kuau & based on 2 per person)

1
Grind galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, candlenuts, belachan, shallots and dried chili paste together till quite fine.
2
Fry the ground paste for about 30 minutes or till golden red. Use about 4 tbsp of oil.
3
Using the large pot, fill with 3 litres of water & dissolve tamarind paste to make that much assam water. After straining, put pot to boil. When assam water starts to boil, add the ground ingredients and boil for 30 minutes to 1 hour on slow fire.
4
At this point, add lady's fingers, salted vegetables and 1 tomato.
5
Add a little sugar to taste if it feels like it needs it to balance out the tartness of the tamarind.
6
Add fish about 15 minutes before serving.

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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: 6 -7 slices galangal, 4 stalks lemongrass, 1/2 inch turmeric gingerroot (about thumb size), 5 -6 candlenuts, and more.

Yes, Asam Pedas With Ikan Kurau Fish falls under the Seafood 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!

Asam Pedas With Ikan Kurau Fish

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Variations & substitutions

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