Indonesian Coconut Curry with Tofu, Fern Leaves, and Salted Fish

Gulai Pakis Tahu Ikanasin

Gulai Pakis Tahu Ikanasin is a delightful Indonesian dish featuring a rich and flavorful coconut milk curry with tofu, fern leaves (pakis), and salted fish (ikanasin). This recipe combines aromatic spices with fresh ingredients to create a savory and satisfying meal. Perfect for those who love traditional Indonesian flavors, this dish is both hearty and aromatic, bringing a taste of Indonesia to your table.

Ingredients:

• Tofu: 5 large pieces, cut into chunks
• Pakis (fern leaves): 1 bunch, cleaned and trimmed
• Ikanasin (salted fish): 100 grams, soaked and cut into pieces
• Coconut milk: Enough to taste (preferably freshly squeezed from grated coconut)
• Salt: To taste
• For the Spice Paste:
  • 15 red chilies
  • 5 bird’s eye chilies
  • 3 shallots
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 cm fresh turmeric
  • 1 cm ginger
  • 1 cm galangal
• Additional Aromatics:
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 kunyit leaf (optional)
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:

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   • Blend the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and galangal into a smooth paste using a food processor or mortar and pestle. The paste should be aromatic and evenly blended.

2. Sauté the Spice Paste:

   • In a large pot or deep skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the paste.

3. Add Aromatics:

   • Add the bay leaf, kunyit leaf (if using), kaffir lime leaves (if using), and bruised lemongrass stalk to the pot. Sauté briefly to infuse the flavors.

4. Incorporate Coconut Milk:

   • Pour in the freshly squeezed coconut milk. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil, ensuring the mixture is well combined. Stir occasionally to prevent the coconut milk from curdling.

5. Prepare the Tofu and Other Ingredients:

   • While the coconut milk mixture is heating, cut the tofu into quarters. Prepare the pakis and ikanasin (salted fish) by soaking and cutting them into suitable pieces.

6. Add the Tofu:

   • Once the coconut milk mixture begins to boil, add the tofu pieces. Allow it to cook for a few minutes.

7. Incorporate Ikanasin and Pakis:

   • Add the ikanasin (salted fish) and pakis to the pot. Stir gently to combine, and let it cook until the pakis is tender and the ikanasin is heated through.

8. Season the Dish:

   • Season with salt to taste. Continue cooking until everything is well combined and the flavors have melded together. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

9. Serve:

   • Once the dish is cooked and the flavors are balanced, remove from heat. Serve the Gulai Pakis Tahu Ikanasin hot with steamed rice or as a side dish.

This Gulai Pakis Tahu Ikanasin is a comforting and flavorful dish that showcases the best of Indonesian cuisine. Enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors and the combination of textures from the tofu, fern leaves, and salted fish.