Spicy Shredded Smoked Tuna (Oil-Free)
Ingredients:
- 1 kg smoked tuna (3 medium-sized smoked tuna)
- 1 thumb-sized piece of galangal, smashed
- 3/4 thumb-sized piece of ginger, smashed
- 2 stalks of lemongrass, white part only, smashed
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- Sugar, salt, and ground coriander to taste
- Water
Spice Paste:
- 10 shallots
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 19 bird’s eye chilies
- 9 red curly chilies
- 2 small tomatoes
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tuna: Shred the smoked tuna, discarding the head and bones. Set aside.
- Make the Spice Paste: Blend the shallots, garlic, bird’s eye chilies, curly chilies, and tomatoes with some water until smooth.
- Cook the Spice Paste: Pour the blended spice paste into a pan and sauté until fragrant and cooked through.
- Add Aromatics: Add the galangal, ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves to the pan. Stir well.
- Combine with Tuna: Add the shredded tuna to the pan along with a bit more water.
- Season: Add sugar, salt, and ground coriander to taste. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Simmer: Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer until the water evaporates. Once the water has evaporated, turn off the heat and serve.
This spicy shredded smoked tuna recipe, free of added oils, makes for a delicious and healthy dish that brings a burst of Indonesian flavors to your table. Enjoy it with rice or as a filling for wraps and sandwiches.
