Spicy Green Chili Bandeng Presto

Ingredients:

• 2 whole bandeng fish (presto style)
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, 1/4 teaspoon
• Seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon
• Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), 100 cc
• Water, 100 cc

For the Green Chili Sauce:

• 6 large green chilies
• 5 bird’s eye chilies
• 2 cm ginger
• 1 large tomato
• 2 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish: Cut the bandeng fish into pieces according to your preference. Briefly fry the fish in hot oil until it is slightly cooked. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Green Chili Sauce: Slice the green chilies, bird’s eye chilies, ginger, tomato, shallots, and garlic.

3. Cook the Sauce: Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat. Sauté all the sliced ingredients until they release their fragrant aroma.

4. Make the Sauce Mixture: Add the water to the pan, then season with salt, sugar, seasoning powder, and sweet soy sauce. Stir well until all ingredients are combined.

5. Combine Fish and Sauce: Gently place the fried bandeng pieces into the pan with the sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer until the liquid reduces slightly and the fish absorbs the flavors.

6. Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the fish is well-coated, remove from heat. Serve the Bandeng Presto with Green Chili Sauce hot.

Enjoy your delicious Bandeng Presto with Green Chili Sauce!