Sweet and Spicy Gurame Recipe
Ingredients:
- Fresh Gurame Fish (Ikan Gurame)
- Del Monte Chili Sauce
- 2 Fresh Tomatoes
- 3 Shallots
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 Onion
- 5 Bird’s Eye Chilies (Cabe Rawit)
- 1 Red Chili
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- Ground Pepper to taste
- 1 Spring Onion (Daun Bawang)
- Oyster Sauce
Instructions:
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Prepare the Fish:
- Clean the gurame fish thoroughly and marinate it with vinegar, salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Let it sit for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish.
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Fry the Fish:
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the marinated gurame fish until it turns golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Make the Sauce:
- Blend the fresh tomatoes, bird’s eye chilies, and red chili until smooth. Set aside.
- Finely chop the shallots, garlic cloves, onion, and spring onion.
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Cook the Aromatics:
- In a pan, heat a bit of oil and sauté the chopped shallots, garlic, onion, and spring onion until they become fragrant and translucent.
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Combine the Sauce Ingredients:
- Add the blended tomato-chili mixture, Del Monte chili sauce, and oyster sauce to the pan with the sautéed aromatics. Stir well to combine.
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Season the Sauce:
- Add ground pepper, sugar, and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Cook the sauce until it thickens and starts to boil.
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Combine and Serve:
- Gently mix the crispy gurame fish into the thickened sauce, ensuring that the fish is well-coated.
- Serve the sweet and spicy gurame hot, garnished with extra chopped spring onion if desired.
This vibrant and flavorful dish combines the crispy texture of fried gurame fish with a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Enjoy this mouthwatering recipe with your favorite side dishes and relish the burst of flavors in every bite!
