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Savory Sardine-Style Sea Milkfish Delight

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Savory Sea Milkfish in Sardine Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 2 whole sea milkfish, cut into 3 pieces each
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 shallots
  • 5 chili peppers (can be a mix of bird’s eye, dried, or large chili peppers according to preference)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Palm sugar to taste
  • 1 onion
  • 1 leek

Preparation Steps:

  1. Prepare the Fish:

    • Clean the fresh milkfish thoroughly.
    • Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle a little salt.
    • Let the fish marinate for 5 minutes, then rinse it clean again.
    • Steam the fish for 5 minutes to firm it up.
  2. Prepare the Tomatoes:

    • Wash the tomatoes. Steam them alongside the fish.
    • Blend two of the tomatoes into a smooth puree.
    • Slice the remaining two tomatoes into thin pieces.
  3. Sauté Aromatics:

    • Slice the onion, shallots, and chili peppers.
    • Heat a pan and sauté the onion, shallots, and chili peppers until they are half-cooked and aromatic.
  4. Create the Sauce:

    • Pour the blended tomatoes into the sautéed mixture.
    • Add the steamed fish to the pan.
  5. Season and Cook:

    • Add salt, palm sugar, and oyster sauce to the pan.
    • Cook for approximately 3 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
  6. Finishing Touches:

    • Add the sliced tomatoes and sliced leek to the pan.
    • Mix well and let it cook for another minute.

Serving Suggestion:

This dish is ready to be served immediately but tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld and deepen. Enjoy with steamed rice for a hearty and flavorful meal!

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