Spicy Indonesian Pesmol Fish with Aromatic Coconut Sauce

Pesmol Ikan Mas (Carp Fish in Spicy Coconut Sauce)

Ingredients:

• 1 kg carp fish (ikan mas)
• 4 shallots (bawang merah)
• 2 cloves garlic (bawang putih)
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds (ketumbar)
• 2 candlenuts (kemiri)
• 1 cm turmeric (kunyit)
• 1/2 cm ginger (jahe)
• 6 curly red chilies (cabe merah keriting)
• 3 bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit merah)
• 3 bay leaves (daun salam)
• 2 kaffir lime leaves (daun jeruk)
• 1/2 stalk lemongrass, bruised (sereh geprek)
• 1 cm galangal, bruised (lengkuas geprek)
• 60 ml coconut milk (kara)
• Water (air)
• 1 lime (jeruk nipis)
• Salt (garam)
• Stock powder (kaldu)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish:

   • Clean the carp fish thoroughly. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the fish and sprinkle with salt to taste. Let it marinate for approximately 10 minutes.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

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   • Grind the shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, coriander seeds, and candlenuts into a smooth paste. Cut the curly red chilies into diagonal slices and leave the bird’s eye chilies whole.

3. Fry the Fish:

   • Fry the marinated fish until golden brown. Remove and set aside to drain excess oil.

4. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the ground spice paste until fragrant. Add the sliced curly red chilies, bay leaves, bruised lemongrass, and bruised galangal. Continue to sauté until everything is well combined and aromatic.

5. Create the Sauce:

   • Add salt, sugar, stock powder, coconut milk, and water to the pan. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.

6. Simmer the Fish:

   • Carefully add the fried fish into the sauce. Allow it to simmer, letting the flavors meld together. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

7. Serve:

   • Your Pesmol Ikan Mas is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it hot with steamed rice and relish the delightful flavors.

Enjoy and happy cooking! 😊

Pesmol Ikan Mas is a delightful Indonesian dish that brings together the rich flavors of spices and coconut milk, creating a harmonious and aromatic experience. Perfect for family meals or special occasions, this dish will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.