Spicy Lime Tilapia: Indonesian Inspired Recipe

Spicy Fried Tilapia (Nila Pedas Masak Simple)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg tilapia, cut into 6 pieces
• 1 piece lime
• Spice Blend (Ungkep):
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • Turmeric, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
• Ground Spices for Sautéing:
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 5 shallots
• Sliced Spices:
  • 10 red bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste for spiciness)
  • 5 green bird’s eye chilies (optional)
  • 1 medium-sized slightly yellow tomato
  • Spring onions, to taste
• Sugar
• Salt
• Cooking oil for frying/sautéing
• 1 glass of medium-sized water

Instructions:

1. Clean the tilapia thoroughly. Marinate the fish with lime juice and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

2. While waiting, prepare the spice blend (ungkep). This can be omitted, but marinating enhances the flavor. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

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3. Fry the fish until golden brown to maintain its texture during cooking with spices. Grind and slice the spices.

Stir-fry until translucent wilted browned pour heat until oil tomato saute add fry minced permeate