Fiery Indonesian Tuna Balado

Tongkol Balado Gila: A Fiery Tuna Delight

Ingredients:

• For the Tuna:

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  • 1/2 kg tuna (ikan tongkol)

• For the Spice Blend:

  • 10 large red chilies (cabe merah besar)
  • 10 small red chilies (cabe rawit merah)
  • 5 shallots (bawang merah)
  • 1 piece of ginger (jahe)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (bawang putih)
  • 1 small packet of ground coriander (ketumbar bubuk)
  • 1 large red tomato (tomat merah besar)

• For Seasoning:

  • Palm sugar (gula merah) to taste
  • Flavor enhancer (penyedap) to taste
  • 4 tablespoons of water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tuna:
   Begin by thoroughly cleaning the tuna, ensuring that it’s free from any impurities. Once cleaned, fry the fish in hot oil until it is fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside.

2. Make the Spice Blend:
   In a pan, heat some oil and add the finely blended spice mixture. This includes the large red chilies, small red chilies, shallots, ginger, garlic, ground coriander, and the large red tomato. Sauté the mixture until it becomes fragrant and the oil starts to separate.

3. Combine Ingredients:
   Once the spices are aromatic, add the palm sugar, water, and flavor enhancer. Stir the mixture well to combine all the flavors and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

4. Final Touch:
   Gently add the fried tuna into the pan with the spice mixture. Toss everything together to ensure that the tuna is well-coated with the vibrant and spicy sauce. Allow it to cook together for just a minute to absorb the flavors.

5. Serve:
   Transfer the spicy tuna to a serving dish and enjoy your Tongkol Balado Gila as a delicious accompaniment to steamed rice or simply on its own.

This recipe encapsulates the essence of Indonesian cuisine with its vibrant flavors and aromatic spices, perfect for those who crave a bit of heat in their meals. Enjoy the burst of flavors that this Tongkol Balado Gila brings to your dining table!