Grilled Tilapia and Clams in Padang Sauce
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tilapia | 1 whole fish |
| Clams (any kind) | ½ kg |
| Red chili | 1 piece |
| Shallots | 3 cloves |
| Garlic | 3 cloves |
| Onion (large) | 1 |
| Ginger | 1-inch piece |
| Tomato sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Oyster sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Chili sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Water | ½ cup |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the Fish and Clams:
- Clean the tilapia and clams thoroughly. Set the tilapia aside for frying.
- Boil the clams with the ginger (crushed) for about 5-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Fry the Tilapia:
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the tilapia until it is crispy and golden brown. Set aside on a serving plate.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- Finely chop the onion and roughly grind the shallots, garlic, red chili, and a small amount of ginger.
- Heat a bit of oil in a pan, then sauté the chopped onion until it becomes fragrant and soft.
- Add the ground mixture of shallots, garlic, chili, and ginger to the pan, stirring and cooking until the spices release their aroma.
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Simmer the Sauce:
- Pour in ½ cup of water into the pan. Stir and let it come to a simmer.
- Once the water boils, add the tomato sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, salt, sugar, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
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Cook the Clams:
- Add the boiled clams to the sauce, stirring to coat them evenly. Let the clams cook in the sauce until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
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Serve:
- Pour the cooked clams and sauce over the fried tilapia on the serving plate.
- Your Grilled Tilapia and Clams in Padang Sauce is ready to be enjoyed!
Enjoy your meal! 😋
