Sambal Tumis Ikan Tongkol

First of all must thanks Wendy for providing and translating this recipe for me :D After cooking gulai ikan tongkol, I've left with half a portion of the fish in the freezer as I've planned to cook this sambal version ^.^ This dish really have to goes with the Nasi Lemak!! It is so appetizing when drenching the rice with the sour & spicy gravy!  

Recipe adapted from Bila Chah Ke Dapur

Ingredient

• 4 pieces ikan tongkol
• 8 pcs asam gelugor
• 6 heap tbsp chilli boh
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots
• 1/2 onion
• 2 tbsp palm sugar, or to taste
• 2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/2 onion sliced
• 2.5 cup fish broth

Method

1. Boil fish with asam with pinch of salt on low heat for about 10mins.
2. Meanwhile, process garlic, shallots & onion till smooth.
3. Reserve fish broth. Heat some oil in wok, pan fry tuna till golden brown.
4. With remaining oil in wok, saute chilli paste and onion paste until glossy and oil separates.
5. Add in palm sugar, salt & fish broth and bring to boil.
6. Add in tuna and sliced onions and simmer until onions is softened and gravy thickens to your preference. Serve with Nasi Lemak.

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