Spicy Green Gembung Fish Delight

Title: Green Gembung Delight 🍴

Ingredients:

• 10 pieces of boiled gembung (a type of fish)
• Spice Blend:
  • 1/4 green chili
  • 10 bird’s eye chilies (rawit)
  • 2 large red chilies
  • 6 shallots
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 thumb-sized piece of ginger, crushed
  • 1 green tomato (if available)
  • Sugar and salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Fry the Gembung:
   Heat oil in a pan and fry the gembung pieces until golden and crispy. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Spice Blend:
   Finely chop all the spices: green chili, bird’s eye chilies, red chilies, shallots, and garlic. Slice the green tomato if using.

3. Cook the Spices:
   In the same pan used for frying the gembung, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the chopped shallots first until they become fragrant and translucent.

4. Add Chilies and Tomato:
   Once the shallots are aromatic, add the chopped green chili, bird’s eye chilies, red chilies, green tomato, and crushed ginger to the pan. Stir well.

5. Season the Mixture:
   Season with sugar and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

6. Combine with Gembung:
   Add the fried gembung pieces to the pan. Gently toss and stir to ensure the fish is well coated with the spice mixture.

7. Finish and Serve:
   Cook for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Once everything is evenly combined and heated through, remove from heat.

8. Enjoy:
   Serve hot and savor the delicious blend of flavors in your Green Gembung Delight! 😊

Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences, and enjoy this flavorful dish as a delightful addition to any meal.