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Asam Pedas

Sour and spicy fish stew.

40 minutes
Serves 3
Main

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend dried chilies, shallots, garlic, belacan (shrimp paste), and lemongrass into a fine, fiery red paste.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a wok and fry the spice paste over low heat until the oil separates and it smells deeply fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in the tamarind juice and add the ginger torch flower and laksa leaves, bringing the broth to a rolling boil.

  4. 4

    Season the broth with salt and a pinch of sugar to balance the intense sourness and heat.

  5. 5

    Gently lower the fish cutlets and whole okra into the bubbling broth.

  6. 6

    Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until the fish is flaky and cooked through. Serve hot with white rice.

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