Spicy Indonesian Yellow Gourami Fish Recipe

Gurami Masak Kuning (Yellow Spicy Gourami)

Ingredients:

• 1 whole gourami fish
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 shallots
• 1/2 inch turmeric root
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 1/2 tomato
• 1/2 inch galangal
• 6 bird’s eye chilies
• 2 red chilies
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Sugar to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste: In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, shallots, turmeric, ginger, salt, and ground pepper. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste.

2. Fry the Fish: Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully fry the whole gourami fish until it is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the pan and set aside.

3. Cook the Spice Paste: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the spice paste until it becomes aromatic and starts to separate from the oil.

4. Add Remaining Ingredients: To the pan with the spice paste, add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaf, and both types of chilies. Stir well to combine.

5. Incorporate Tomato: Chop the tomato and add it to the pan. Continue cooking until the tomato starts to break down and the spices are well-cooked.

6. Simmer the Fish: Return the fried gourami fish to the pan. Gently coat the fish with the spice mixture and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the flavors are well absorbed and the fish is cooked through.

7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the salt and sugar to your preference.

8. Serve: Once the dish is ready and the fish is infused with the rich, spicy flavors, remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy the delightful, flavorful experience of Gurami Masak Kuning.