Tongkol Sambal: A Spicy Tuna Delight
Ingredients:
- 3 pieces of tuna (tongkol)
- 10 small red chilies (cabe rawit)
- 5 curly red chilies (cabe keriting)
- 5 shallots (bawang merah)
- 3 cloves of garlic (bawang putih)
- Fresh scallions (daun bawang), to taste
- Cooking oil
- Seasoning to taste (salt, Royco, white sugar)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tuna: Begin by frying the tuna pieces in a generous amount of cooking oil until they are golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove the tuna from the oil and set it aside to drain excess oil.
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Make the Sambal Paste: While the tuna is frying, prepare the sambal paste. In a mortar and pestle or a food processor, blend the shallots, garlic, small red chilies, curly red chilies, and tomatoes until smooth.
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Cook the Sambal: Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sambal paste to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the paste. Season with salt, Royco, and a bit of white sugar to taste.
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Combine Tuna and Sambal: Add the fried tuna pieces to the sambal in the pan. Stir well to ensure that the tuna is coated with the sambal and cook for a few more minutes until the flavors meld together and the tuna is heated through.
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Garnish and Serve: Once everything is well combined and cooked, transfer the dish to a serving plate. Garnish with finely sliced scallions and additional red chilies if desired, to enhance the presentation and add extra flavor.
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Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy this delightful, spicy tuna dish with steamed rice or your favorite side dish. 😊😍😘
This savory and spicy Tongkol Sambal will add a vibrant touch to your meal, perfect for those who enjoy a little heat in their dishes.
