How To Make: Sambal Stuffed Fried Fish (Ikan Rempah)
Ingredients
- 2 hardtail scad
- 3 fresh red chilies
- 5 dried chilies
- 10-12 shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp belacan
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon tamarind pulp soak in 1/4 cup water, extract juice and discard pulps
- 1/4 cup oil
Steps
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Clean and rinse fish with water. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep slit from the back of the fish along the bone. Repeat the same on the other side of the fish.
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Blend the spice paste with a mini food processor or use mortar and pestle to pound the flavoring paste.
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Heat up wok with 3 tbsp oil, add in spice paste and stir-fry with low heat until aromatic. Add tamarind juice and continue to stir-fry until the spice paste is smooth and somewhat moist, but not overly runny. Season to taste with salt and sugar. Dish out and let cool.
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Stuff the spice paste into the fish on both sides of the slit and also inside the fish stomach.
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Heat up 1/4 cup oil in a wok, deep fry the fish until cooked. Serve immediately.
Also Try: Ikan Masak Terutup (Johorean Style)
Sources:
https://rasamalaysia.com/rempah-fish-fried-fish-stuffed-with-sambal/
