Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | Ikan tongkol |
| To taste | Air jeruk nipis |
| To taste | Garam |
| To taste | Gula pasir |
| 20 cloves | Bawang merah |
| 25 pieces | Cabe merah keriting |
| 10 pieces | Cabe rawit |
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the ikan tongkol with air jeruk nipis for a brief period, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors.
- In a frying pan, heat oil and fry the marinated ikan tongkol until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In another pan, sauté the bumbu yang ditumbuk (ground spices) of bawang merah, cabe merah keriting, and cabe rawit until they release a fragrant aroma and are fully cooked.
- Season the sautéed mixture with salt and sugar to taste, balancing the flavors to your preference.
- Gently add the fried ikan tongkol into the pan with the sautéed spices, mixing well to ensure the fish is coated evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before lifting it off the heat.
- Serve hot, accompanied by steamed rice for an ultimate culinary experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine. Enjoy your Ikan Tongkol Balado!