Grilled Gurami with Sweet Soy Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 large gurami fish
• 4 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (Bango); adjust to taste
• 1 clove garlic
• 6 bird’s eye chilies (add more if you prefer extra spicy)
• Salt to taste
• Margarine as needed
• Cooking oil
• 1 lime
• Cucumber, for garnish

Steps:

1. Prepare the Fish: Thoroughly clean the gurami fish, ensuring all scales and innards are removed. Rub the fish with lime juice and let it sit for a few minutes to eliminate any fishy odor. Rinse the fish again under running water.

2. Frying: Heat the cooking oil in a pan. Fry the fish until it is half-cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.

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3. Making the Sauce: In a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the bird’s eye chilies and garlic until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix in the sweet soy sauce and a pinch of salt. Adjust the salt to taste, ensuring the sauce has a balanced flavor.

4. Marinating: Generously brush the fish with the sweet soy sauce mixture, ensuring that it is well coated. Allow the fish to marinate for a few minutes so that the flavors can penetrate.

5. Grilling: Preheat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of margarine to the skillet. Place the marinated fish onto the skillet and grill. Frequently turn the fish to ensure it cooks evenly and doesn’t burn.

6. Serving: Once the fish is fully cooked and the sweet soy sauce has caramelized nicely, remove the fish from the skillet. Serve hot with fresh cucumber slices and a side of sambal terasi for an added kick of flavor.

Enjoy this delightful Grilled Gurami with Sweet Soy Sauce as a delicious main course that’s sure to impress your family and friends!