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Spicy Snakehead Fish Stew with Lemongrass and Turmeric

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Certainly! Here’s a rewritten recipe for Tempoya Gabus, tailored for the Love With Recipes site:


Tempoya Gabus (Spicy Snakehead Fish Stew)

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 snakehead fish (ikan gabus)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 pieces of Tempoya (a traditional Indonesian spice blend)
  • 2 stalks lemongrass (smashed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 bird’s eye chilies (c chopped)
  • A handful of basil leaves (daun kemangi)
  • A few kaffir lime leaves (daun jeruk)
  • A few bay leaves (daun salam)
  • A few turmeric leaves (daun kunyit)
  • 500 ml water

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Base:

    • Pour 500 ml of water into a pot and add the Tempoya spice blend.
    • Stir in the sugar and salt to the water, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
  2. Flavor Development:

    • Add the chopped bird’s eye chilies, turmeric powder, and smashed lemongrass to the pot.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the flavors to infuse the water.
  3. Cook the Fish:

    • Once the broth is boiling, carefully add the snakehead fish to the pot.
    • Let it simmer until the fish is fully cooked and tender, ensuring the flavors have melded together.
  4. Final Touches:

    • Add the basil leaves, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and turmeric leaves to the pot. Allow them to cook briefly, infusing their fresh flavors into the stew.
  5. Serve:

    • Once the fish is cooked and the broth is rich with flavors, remove the pot from heat.
    • Serve the Tempoya Gabus hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

Enjoy this flavorful Indonesian stew that combines aromatic spices with the tender goodness of snakehead fish. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal!


Feel free to adjust the amount of chilies and sugar according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your cooking adventure!

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