Ikan Mas Sambel Dendeng
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kg carp fish (ikan mas)
- 1/2 packet of ungkap seasoning (bumbu ungkap)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 ounce red curly chilies (cabe kariting merah)
- 10 green bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit ijo), optional
- 5 shallots
- 1 medium-sized tomato
- Coconut water, as needed
- Tamarind, as needed
Instructions:
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Prepare the Fish:
- Clean the carp fish thoroughly.
- Rub the fish with the ungkap seasoning and a little salt to coat it evenly.
- Let the fish marinate for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.
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Fry the Fish:
- Heat the oil in a frying pan.
- Fry the marinated fish until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. (Fry to your preference: lightly browned or more crispy).
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Prepare the Sambal:
- In a separate pan, sauté the tomato until it softens.
- Add the roughly ground red curly chilies and green bird’s eye chilies (if using) to the pan and cook until they are partially cooked.
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Create the Sauce:
- Add the coconut water and tamarind to the pan with the chilies and tomatoes.
- Cook the mixture until the coconut water and tamarind are well absorbed into the chilies.
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Season and Combine:
- Season the sambal with salt and adjust to taste.
- Add the fried fish to the pan and mix until the fish is well coated with the sambal.
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Serve:
- Remove the fish from the pan and serve immediately.
Enjoy your delicious Ikan Mas Sambel Dendeng, a tantalizing Indonesian dish that combines the crispiness of fried carp with the rich and spicy flavors of sambal. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!
