Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Gurame fish (large) | 1 whole |
| Lime | 1 piece |
| Fish fillet (cut into cubes) | from the whole fish |
| Sajiku flour | 1 pack |
| For the Sauce | |
| Tomato sauce | 4 tablespoons |
| Chili sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Oyster sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Onion (sliced) | 1 piece |
| Shallots (sliced) | 3 cloves |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 cloves |
| Red chili (sliced) | 2 pieces |
| Bird’s eye chili (finely sliced) | 4 pieces |
| Cornstarch (mixed with water) | 1 tablespoon |
| Green onion (sliced) | 1 stalk |
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Rub the fish fillets with lime juice and let them marinate briefly.
- Coat the Fish: Mix the Sajiku flour with a little water to create a batter. Dip the fish fillets into the batter and fry until golden brown. Also, fry the leftover fish bones until crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion, shallots, and garlic until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce, chili sauce, and oyster sauce, stirring well.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour in the cornstarch mixture, ground pepper, and water. Add the red chili and bird’s eye chili, then season with salt. Stir until the sauce thickens, and finish by adding the green onions.
- Serve: Arrange the fish fillets on the fried bones, drizzle with the sauce, and serve hot.
Enjoy this delightful Spicy Sweet Sauce Gurame Fillet, perfect for a flavorful meal!