Spicy Tamarind Patin Fish Delight

Patin Rendam Sambal 🦈🌶

Ingredients:

• Fish:
  • 2 patin fish (cleaned and cut into pieces)
• Herbs and Spices:
  • 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 2 large green chilies, sliced diagonally
• Liquid:
  • 1 cup tamarind water
• Spice Paste:
  • 5 large red chilies, seeds removed
  • 15 red bird’s eye chilies
  • 6 shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 5 candlenuts, lightly toasted
  • 2 cm turmeric, peeled and lightly toasted
  • 1 cm ginger
  • Salt and sugar to taste

Steps:

1. Preparation:

   • Clean and wash the patin fish thoroughly.
   • Cut the fish into pieces.
   • Fry the fish pieces until they are golden brown and set aside.

2. Making the Spice Paste:

   • Blend or grind all the spice paste ingredients until smooth. This includes the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, and ginger.

3. Cooking:

   • In a pan, heat a small amount of oil and sauté the spice paste until it becomes fragrant.
   • Add the bruised lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, and sliced green chilies. Stir well to combine.
   • Pour in the tamarind water and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer until the liquid slightly reduces. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar as needed.
   • Finally, add the fried patin fish pieces to the pan and stir gently to coat the fish with the spice mixture.

4. Serving:

   • Remove the dish from heat and transfer it to a serving plate.
   • Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Patin Rendam Sambal, a delightful Indonesian dish that combines the richness of patin fish with the spiciness of a savory sambal. This recipe is perfect for those who love bold and spicy flavors.