Spicy Stir-Fried Fresh Tuna with Petai (Tongkol Basah Cabecabean)
This dish is a fiery, flavorful Indonesian recipe that combines fresh tuna (tongkol), petai beans, and a rich blend of aromatic spices. It’s a perfect choice for anyone who loves bold, spicy flavors in a simple stir-fry. The combination of sautéed fresh tuna with the heat of red chilies and the fragrant aroma of kaffir lime leaves will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fresh tuna (tongkol basah) | 1 whole fish |
| Petai (stink beans) | 2 pieces |
| Kaffir lime leaves | 4 leaves |
| Spice Paste (Bumbu Uleg) | |
| Curly red chilies | 15 pieces |
| Bird’s eye chilies (red) | 5 pieces |
| Tomato | 1 piece |
| Shallots | 6 pieces |
| Garlic cloves | 2 pieces |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Sasa seasoning | To taste |
| Chicken stock powder (Royco) | To taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tuna:
Begin by heating oil in a pan. Fry the fresh tuna until it becomes semi-crispy on the outside but still moist on the inside. Once done, set the fish aside. -
Make the Spice Paste:
Using a mortar and pestle or a blender, create a spice paste by grinding together the curly red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, tomato, shallots, and garlic. Blend until smooth. -
Sauté the Spice Paste:
In the same pan where you fried the tuna, use the remaining oil to sauté the spice paste. Add the kaffir lime leaves, and continue cooking until the paste becomes fragrant, and the aroma of the lime leaves fills the air. -
Season the Dish:
Season the spice paste with salt, sugar, Sasa seasoning, and Royco chicken stock powder. Stir everything together to allow the spices to meld. -
Add the Tuna and Petai:
Add the fried tuna back into the pan along with the petai beans. Stir well, ensuring the tuna is evenly coated with the spice mixture. Cook for another 3 minutes, letting the flavors infuse into the fish. -
Serve:
Once everything is well-cooked and fragrant, remove the dish from heat. Your Spicy Stir-Fried Fresh Tuna with Petai is now ready to be served hot with steamed rice.
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful Indonesian dish that’s packed with the right amount of spice and tang!
