Crispy Fried Pomfret with Spicy Soy Sauce

Sate Bawal: A Delightful Twist on Traditional Sate

Ingredients:

• 3 pomfret fish
• Tofu
• 3 tomatoes
• 5 shallots
• 3 drops of vinegar
• Bird’s eye chilies to taste
• Sweet soy sauce

Steps:

1. Prepare the Fish:

   • Clean the pomfret fish thoroughly.
   • Season the fish with salt and then fry until golden and cooked through.

2. Prepare the Tofu:

   • Cut the tofu into small cubes.
   • Season the tofu cubes with salt and coat them lightly with flour.
   • Fry the tofu cubes until they are crispy and golden brown.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

   • Coarsely crush the bird’s eye chilies and remove the seeds if desired for a milder taste.
   • In a bowl, combine the crushed chilies, sliced shallots, chopped tomatoes, vinegar, and sweet soy sauce.
   • Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

4. Combine and Serve:

   • Once the fish is fried, carefully remove the bones and flake the fish into bite-sized pieces.
   • Add the fish pieces into the prepared sauce and mix gently to ensure the fish is well coated with the sauce.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors reminiscent of traditional lamb sate, but with a healthier twist using pomfret fish.

Enjoy Your Meal!