Fiery Indonesian Spicy Tuna

Spicy Tuna Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 kg fresh tuna fish
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 5 shallots
• 5 large red chilies, seeds removed
• 10 bird’s eye chilies
• 10 curly red chilies
• Palm sugar syrup or brown sugar dissolved in water
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, crushed
• Water
• Lime juice
• Sugar
• Salt

Preparation Steps:

1. Clean the Tuna:
   Begin by thoroughly cleaning the tuna fish. Once cleaned, coat the fish with a mixture of lime juice and salt. Allow it to sit and marinate for a while to infuse the flavors.

2. Steam and Fry:
   Steam the marinated tuna for approximately 15 minutes until it is partially cooked. After steaming, briefly fry the tuna just until the exterior is slightly crisp but not too dry. Set aside the tuna pieces.

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3. Prepare the Spice Blend:
   Using a blender, combine the shallots, garlic, large red chilies, curly red chilies, and bird’s eye chilies. Add a little water to assist in blending until a smooth paste is formed.

4. Cook the Spice Paste:
   Heat a pan with a bit of oil and sauté the blended spice mixture until it starts to thicken and the raw smell of the chilies and garlic diminishes. Add the crushed ginger and continue stirring.

5. Season the Spice Mixture:
   Add the palm sugar syrup (or the brown sugar dissolved in water), a pinch of salt, and a bit of sugar to the spice mixture. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference, ensuring a balanced blend of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.

6. Combine Tuna with Spice Mixture:
   Gently add the fried tuna pieces into the pan with the spice mixture. Toss and coat the tuna well with the flavorful spices, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.

7. Serve:
   Once the tuna is well combined with the spices and has absorbed the rich flavors, transfer it to a serving dish. Your Spicy Tuna Delight is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve hot with steamed rice or as part of a larger meal spread.

Enjoy this tantalizing Spicy Tuna Delight, a dish that beautifully combines the freshness of tuna with the bold and vibrant flavors of Indonesian spices. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for more.