Indonesian fish recipes

Spicy Coconut Tuna with Stink Beans: A Flavorful Indonesian Delight

Published
Oct 6, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Smoked tuna fish 2 whole
Coconut milk To taste
Large green chilies 5
Bird’s eye chilies 10
Garlic 3 cloves
Shallots 6
Galangal To taste
Stink beans (petai) 6 pieces
Salt To taste
Granulated sugar To taste
Beef seasoning (Royco) To taste
Brown sugar To taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics: Begin by heating a pan over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sauté the garlic, shallots, large green chilies, bird’s eye chilies, and galangal until fragrant and golden.

  2. Add Tuna and Coconut Milk: Once the mixture is aromatic, add the smoked tuna and pour in the coconut milk. Stir gently to combine.

  3. Season the Dish: Season the mixture with salt, granulated sugar, beef seasoning, and brown sugar. Adjust to your taste preferences.

  4. Incorporate Petai: Finally, add the stink beans and allow the dish to simmer until the flavors meld and the tuna is heated through.

  5. Serve: Once cooked, serve hot with steamed rice for a delightful meal. Enjoy the rich flavors of this spicy coconut tuna!