Spicy Padang Bawal Fish in Zesty Chili Sauce
Ikan Bawal Sauce Padang
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Medium Bawal Fish | 1, cleaned |
| Red Curly Chili Peppers | 3, blended |
| Bird’s Eye Chili Peppers | 3, sliced |
| Shallots | 4 cloves, finely chopped |
| Garlic | 1 clove, finely chopped |
| Medium Onion | 1, sliced |
| Oyster Sauce | 1 packet |
| Extra Spicy Chili Sauce | 4 packets |
| Tomato Sauce | 2 packets |
| Cornstarch | 1 teaspoon |
| Water | As needed |
| Cooking Oil | As needed |
Instructions
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Prepare the Fish: Clean the bawal fish thoroughly, then rub with salt and lime juice. Let it marinate for 10 minutes. Next, fry the fish until it’s half-dried, then remove and drain excess oil.
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Sauté Aromatics: In a pan, heat cooking oil and sauté the chopped shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add the blended red chili and sauté until cooked through.
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Create the Sauce: Stir in the sliced onion, oyster sauce, extra spicy chili sauce, and tomato sauce. Add enough water to achieve a desired consistency.
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Combine and Simmer: Gently add the fried fish into the sauce, ensuring it’s well-coated. Stir and let it simmer so the flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then add the sliced bird’s eye chili.
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Serve: Once everything is well combined and the flavors are balanced, remove from heat and serve hot.
Enjoy your delicious Ikan Bawal Sauce Padang, a perfect dish for sharing with loved ones!
