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Spicy Snakehead Fish in Rich Kluwek Sauce

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Ikan Gabus Pucung

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 kg snakehead fish (ikan gabus), cleaned and rubbed with lime juice
  • 1/4 kluwek/pucung (remove the flesh and soak in hot water)
  • 9 red chilies
  • 15 red bird’s eye chilies (leave whole)
  • 7 shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 5 candlenuts (roasted)
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 piece of ginger (1-inch)
  • 1 piece of turmeric (1-inch)
  • 1 piece of galangal (1-inch)
  • 1 stalk of lemongrass
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
  • Cooking oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar to taste
  • Seasoning to taste
  • 700 ml water

Steps:

  1. Fry the cleaned snakehead fish until it is crispy. Set aside.
  2. Blend or grind all the spices (red chilies, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander seeds, ginger, turmeric, and galangal) into a paste.
  3. Heat some oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
  4. Add the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves to the pan and continue sautéing until aromatic.
  5. Pour in the water and the soaked kluwek/pucung. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Once the mixture is boiling, add salt, sugar, seasoning, and the whole bird’s eye chilies.
  7. Add the fried snakehead fish to the boiling mixture.
  8. Let it simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the fish to absorb the spices.
  9. Once done, remove from heat and let it sit for a while for better absorption of flavors.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Ikan Gabus Pucung.

Notes:

  • For a richer flavor, let the dish sit for a while before serving.
  • Adjust the amount of chilies to your preference for spiciness.
  • Ensure the kluwek is well soaked and the inner flesh is soft before using.

Happy Cooking! Enjoy this traditional Indonesian delicacy with your loved ones.

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