Spicy Indonesian Milkfish Medley with Tofu and Eggs

Indonesian Braised Milkfish with Egg and Tofu (Semur Ikan Bandeng Telor Tahu)

Ingredients:

• 2 milkfish, cleaned and cut into pieces
• Fried tofu
• Fried sunny-side up eggs
• 10 shallots, sliced
• 5 cloves of garlic, sliced
• 3 curly red chilies
• 5 bird’s eye chilies
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Salt
• Royco seasoning (or any seasoning of choice)
• Pepper
• Soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Fry the tofu until golden brown.
   • Fry the eggs sunny-side up.
   • Prepare the milkfish by cleaning and cutting it into serving pieces.

2. Make Spice Paste:

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   • Grind the shallots and garlic into a smooth paste.

3. Sauté Spices:

   • In a pan, sauté the ground shallots and garlic paste along with the red chilies and bird’s eye chilies until fragrant.

4. Add Seasonings:

   • Pour in water, soy sauce, salt, sugar, ground pepper, and Royco seasoning (or your preferred seasoning). Adjust the amount according to taste.

5. Cooking the Dish:

   • Add the milkfish, fried tofu, fried eggs, and sliced tomatoes into the pan.

6. Simmer and Adjust:

   • Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Simmer gently until the milkfish is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
   • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

7. Serve:

   • Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes:

Semur Ikan Bandeng Telor Tahu is a flavorful Indonesian dish that combines the richness of milkfish with the textures of tofu and eggs, all infused with a spicy and aromatic sauce. This dish is perfect for sharing with family and friends, accompanied by steamed rice to soak up the delicious flavors.