Gulai Ikan Bandeng Presto
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces of milkfish (bandeng) that have been pre-cooked in a pressure cooker (cut into pieces and rinse again)
- For the spice paste:
- 3 cloves shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 red chilies
- 1 piece turmeric (approximately 1 inch)
- 1 piece ginger (approximately 1 inch)
- 1 piece galangal (approximately 1 inch)
- 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 cup thick coconut milk
- 1 cup thin coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt and sugar to taste
Preparation Steps:
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Prepare the Spice Paste:
- Blend or grind the shallots, garlic, red chilies, turmeric, ginger, and galangal into a fine paste.
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Cook the Spice Paste:
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the spice paste along with the bay leaves, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves until fragrant.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the thin coconut milk to the pan and stir well.
- Gently add the pieces of pre-cooked milkfish into the mixture.
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Simmer and Season:
- Pour in the thick coconut milk, stirring gently to combine.
- Season with salt and sugar according to your taste.
- Allow the mixture to simmer until the fish is tender and the flavors are well combined.
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Serve:
- Once the fish is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove from heat.
- Serve the Gulai Ikan Bandeng Presto hot with steamed rice.
This savory and aromatic dish, Gulai Ikan Bandeng Presto, combines the tender texture of pre-cooked milkfish with the rich flavors of traditional Indonesian spices and creamy coconut milk, making it a delightful and comforting meal perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the harmonious blend of spices that brings out the best in the milkfish, offering a truly authentic culinary experience.
