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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Crispy Fried Fish in Malaysian Sambal Sauce

 


A popular condiment in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, Sambal is a sauce made from chiles, brown sugar, spices, herbs, and aromatics. It has a complex flavor that is all at once earthy, spicy, and hot. 

5 cloves garlic, crushed

1 (2-inch) piece fresh turmeric, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 (2-inch) piece galangal, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 stalk lemongrass, soft inner part only, thinly sliced

1/2 ounce dried red chiles (arbor chilis)

10 shallots (about 10 ounces), coarsely chopped

5 tablespoons vegetable oil, or canola oil

1 tablespoon fish sauce for umami

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons tamarind paste


Heat the oil in a Wok to medium hot. Add blend of other ingredients formed to a course paste. Cook about 4 minutes. Correct seasoning.


stripe bass or any good tasty skin fish, even trout.

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