Gulai Ikan Gabus Laut Recipe
Experience the delightful flavors of Gulai Ikan Gabus Laut, a traditional Indonesian dish that brings together fresh fish and aromatic spices for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Ikan gabus laut (fresh fish) | 500 grams |
| Daun salam (bay leaves) | 1 leaf |
| Daun jeruk (lime leaves) | 3 leaves |
| Sereh (lemongrass) | 1 stalk, bruised |
| Lengkuas (galangal) | 1 piece, bruised |
| Santan Kara (coconut milk) | 1 packet |
| Asam kandis (dried tamarind) | 2 pieces |
| Garam halus (fine salt) | 1 teaspoon |
| Gula pasir (sugar) | ½ teaspoon |
| Wortel (carrot) | 1 piece |
| Buncis (green beans) | 6 stalks |
| Bumbu Halus (Spice Paste) | |
| Bawang merah (red onion) | 5 cloves |
| Bawang putih (garlic) | 3 cloves |
| Jahe (ginger) | 1 piece |
| Kunyit (turmeric) | 1 piece |
| Ketumbar (coriander) | ½ teaspoon |
| Kemiri (candlenut) | 1 piece |
| Air (water) | 200 ml |
Instructions
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Prepare the Spice Paste: Begin by blending the red onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, and candlenut until you achieve a smooth paste.
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Sauté Aromatics: Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the spice paste until it becomes fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
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Add Aromatics: Introduce the bruised lemongrass, bay leaves, lime leaves, and dried tamarind to the pan, stirring well to combine.
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Prepare Vegetables: Wash the carrot and green beans thoroughly. Peel the carrot and slice it diagonally, while cutting the green beans into shorter pieces.
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Combine Coconut Milk: In a separate bowl, mix the coconut milk and water, then add this mixture to the sautéed spices.
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Cook the Sauce: Reduce the heat and allow the coconut milk to simmer gently. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from curdling.
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Season: Add the fine salt and sugar to the mixture, stirring until dissolved.
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Add Fish: Gently place the fresh fish into the pan, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
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Incorporate Vegetables: Finally, add the sliced carrot and green beans, cooking until the vegetables are tender and the fish is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
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Serve: Once everything is thoroughly cooked, transfer the dish to a serving platter and enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of Gulai Ikan Gabus Laut with steamed rice.
Enjoy your culinary journey with this ultimate recipe, where every bite encapsulates the essence of Indonesian cuisine!
