Indonesian fish recipes
Spicy Indonesian Pesmol Bandeng: Savory Fish Delight
Pesmol Bandeng Recipe
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Medium-sized Bandeng Fish | 1 whole |
| Shallots | 15 pieces |
| Garlic | 5 cloves |
| Red Chilies | 10 pieces |
| Bird’s Eye Chilies | 20 pieces |
| Ginger | 5 cm |
| Turmeric | 4 pieces |
| Candlenuts | 3 pieces |
| Cooking Oil | As needed for frying |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Salt | To taste |
| Flavoring Seasoning | To taste |
Instructions
- Cut the bandeng fish into five pieces, adjusting according to your preference.
- Rinse the fish thoroughly, then marinate with salt and the juice of one lime; let it sit for about 15 minutes. After marinating, fry the fish until golden.
- Prepare the spice paste by grinding the ginger, shallots, garlic, turmeric, red chilies, and some of the bird’s eye chilies (reserve some for later).
- In a skillet, heat oil and sauté the ground spice mixture along with the remaining bird’s eye chilies until fragrant and cooked through.
- Add the fried bandeng pieces to the skillet, mixing well with the spices.
- Season with sugar, salt, and flavoring seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, and your delicious pesmol bandeng is ready to serve!
Enjoy this flavorful dish with steamed rice for an ultimate culinary experience!
