Fragrant Gurame Soup with Honje and Aromatic Spices
Sup Gurame Honje (Gurame Fish Soup with Honje)
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Gurame Fish | 2 Ekor |
| Shallots | 5 Siung |
| Garlic | 5 Siung |
| Honje (Kecombrang Flower) | 2 Tangkai |
| Carrots | 2 Buah |
| Galangal | 1 Ruas |
| Ginger | 1 Ruas |
| Bay Leaves | 2 Lembar |
| Lime | 2 Buah |
| Salt | 1 Sdm |
| Flavor Enhancer | To taste |
| Water | 2 1/2 Gelas |
Instructions
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Prepare the Fish: Clean the gurame fish thoroughly and marinate it with the juice of the lime and salt. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes to reduce the fishy smell.
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Chop the Aromatics: Thinly slice the shallots, garlic, and honje. Bruise the galangal, ginger, and stalks of honje for added flavor. Don’t forget to slice the chili and carrots as well.
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Steam the Fish: Steam the gurame fish for 20 minutes. This step is essential to keep the fish intact for the soup.
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Sauté the Ingredients: While the fish is steaming, sauté the shallots, garlic, galangal, ginger, and bay leaves until fragrant. Add the honje, followed by the carrots, and pour in 2 1/2 glasses of water. Bring to a boil until the carrots are tender.
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Combine Everything: After steaming, carefully place the fish into the pot with the sautéed ingredients and carrots. Add flavor enhancer to taste (approximately 2 teaspoons, but adjust according to preference). Remember to taste and adjust seasoning as needed!
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Add Heat: After 2 minutes, add the sliced chili to the pot, allowing it to simmer for 5 minutes for the flavors to meld.
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Serve: And there you have it! Your Gurame Honje is ready to be served—fragrant and utterly appetizing. Enjoy!
This delightful soup is not just a feast for the palate but also for the senses, bringing a burst of flavor and aroma to your dining table. Enjoy the ultimate comfort of home-cooked goodness!
