Spicy Acehnese Tuna Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g tuna (I used half a large tuna fish, it was quite big!)
• Salt and lime juice (to taste)
• Water (as needed)
• Salt and sugar (to taste)

Spice Paste:

• 15 red curly chilies (can be substituted with red bird’s eye chilies)
• 30 g coriander seeds (I used a little less)
• 6 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3-4 dried candlenuts (asam sunti)
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric

Additional Ingredients:

• 1 stalk curry leaves (optional)
• 3 green chilies, sliced lengthwise (optional, as I didn’t have any)
• 3 dried candlenuts (asam sunti)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tuna: Clean the tuna thoroughly, then rub it with salt and lime juice. Set aside.
2. Cook the Spice Paste: In a pan, sauté the spice paste ingredients until they are cooked through, fragrant, and change color.
3. Add Aromatics: Add the curry leaves and dried candlenuts (asam sunti). Pour in a little water and let it come to a boil.
4. Add Tuna: Add the tuna and green chili slices. Stir well to combine.
5. Simmer: Cook until the sauce reduces and starts to release oil.
6. Season: Add salt and sugar to taste. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot.

Enjoy your delicious Tuna Masak Gulai Aceh, a flavorful and aromatic dish from Aceh that will tantalize your taste buds!