Spicy Pindang Tuna Recipe (Pindang Tongkol Pedas Jontor)
Ingredients:
- 7 pieces of pindang tuna (fermented tuna)
For the Spice Paste:
- 5 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 curly red chilies
- 7 red bird’s eye chilies
- 10 green bird’s eye chilies
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced and stems removed
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 1 scallion, sliced
- 1/2 tomato, cut into pieces
- Sugar, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
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Fry the Tuna: Begin by frying the pindang tuna pieces until they are cooked through and crispy. Once done, set them aside.
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Prepare the Spice Paste: In a pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the ground spice paste ingredients (shallots, garlic, curly red chilies, red bird’s eye chilies, green bird’s eye chilies) and sauté until fragrant.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the spice paste is aromatic, add a splash of water to the pan. Incorporate the chopped tomato, bruised lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir well.
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Season and Simmer: Add sugar and salt according to your taste preferences. Allow the mixture to simmer until it is well-cooked and the oil begins to separate from the paste.
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Add Tuna: Gently add the fried pindang tuna pieces and sliced scallion to the pan. Mix thoroughly to coat the tuna with the spicy sauce. Let it cook for a few more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your spicy pindang tuna with steamed rice or as part of a larger meal.
This dish features a rich blend of spicy and tangy flavors, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.
