Spicy Fried Catfish Balado: A Flavorful Indonesian Delight

Ingredient	Quantity
Jumbo catfish (ikan lele)	2 pieces
Shallots (bawang merah)	8 cloves
Garlic (bawang putih)	6 cloves
Curly red chili (cabe merah keriting)	to taste
Green bird’s eye chili (cabe rawit hijau)	to taste
Turmeric (kunyit)	1 piece (about 1 inch)
Ginger (jahe)	1 piece (about 1 inch)
Kaffir lime leaves (daun jeruk)	2 leaves
Salt (garam)	to taste
Sugar (gula)	to taste
Water (air)	as needed
Cooking oil (minyak goreng)	for frying
Tomato	1 piece

Prepare the Fish: Rinse the jumbo catfish thoroughly, then cut into desired portions. Season with salt, ensuring it’s well coated.
Fry the Fish: Heat the cooking oil in a pan and fry the seasoned catfish until it’s golden brown and slightly dried.
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Make the Spice Paste: In a blender, combine the shallots, garlic, curly red chili, green bird’s eye chili, turmeric, and ginger. Blend until smooth.
Sauté the Spices: In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary and sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Then, add the chopped tomato and kaffir lime leaves, cooking until the tomato softens.
Season the Mixture: Add sugar, salt, and a splash of water to the sautéed spices, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to cook until it thickens slightly.
Combine: Gently add the fried catfish to the pan, stirring to coat the fish evenly with the spice mixture. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.
Serve: Once the flavors meld and the catfish is heated through, remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice for a delightful meal.

Enjoy your delicious Ikan Lele Goreng Balado, a spicy and flavorful Indonesian dish that highlights the rich taste of catfish!