Spicy Tamarind Dory with Fresh Basil

Asam Pedas Dori Fish with Basil

Ingredients

• Dory Fish: 1/4 fillet
• Basil Leaves: 2 bunches
• Bird’s Eye Chili: 10 pieces (adjust to taste)
• Galangal: 1 thumb-sized piece
• Water: 400 cc

For the Spice Paste:

• Shallots: 10 pieces
• Garlic: 4 cloves
• Candlenuts: 5 pieces
• Turmeric: 1 thumb-sized piece
• Salt: to taste
• Seasoning: to taste
• Sugar: to taste
• Tamarind Water: a little

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fish:

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   • Clean the dory fish thoroughly using lemon or lime juice. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Wash the basil leaves, bird’s eye chilies, and galangal. Lightly crush the galangal.

3. Make the Spice Paste:

   • Blend or grind together the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, salt, seasoning, sugar, and a little tamarind water until smooth.

4. Cook the Dish:

   • Sauté the spice paste in a pan until fragrant.
   • Add the crushed galangal and pour in the water, stirring to combine.
   • Finally, add the dory fish fillet and let it cook for about 10 minutes until the fish is done.
   • Add the basil leaves and bird’s eye chilies, simmer for a few more minutes until the basil is wilted.

5. Serve:

   • Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your delicious Asam Pedas Dori Fish with Basil, a delightful combination of spicy, tangy flavors and aromatic herbs that will surely tantalize your taste buds!