Spicy Tuna with Stink Beans (Ikan Tongkol Pete) Recipe

Ikan Tongkol Pete Kuah Pedas (Spicy Tuna with Stink Beans)

Ingredients:

• 1 tuna (ikan cakalang), cleaned and cut into pieces
• 1 bunch stink beans (pete), cleaned and sliced as desired
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots
• 3 large chilies
• 7 bird’s eye chilies
• 2 medium tomatoes
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste

Steps:

1. Preparation of Tuna:

   • Start by cleaning the tuna thoroughly. Once cleaned, cut the tuna into pieces and fry until half-cooked. This ensures that the fish won’t fall apart during the cooking process.

2. Preparation of Stink Beans:

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   • Clean the stink beans and slice them according to your preference.

3. Making the Spice Paste:

   • Combine the garlic, shallots, large chilies, and bird’s eye chilies. Blend them together into a smooth paste. Add salt and sugar to taste. Slice the tomatoes separately.

4. Cooking:

   • In a pan, sauté the blended spice paste along with the sliced tomatoes and stink beans. Add a little water to help soften the beans.
   • Once the beans are slightly tender, add the half-cooked tuna pieces. Stir well to ensure the fish is well-coated with the spice mixture.
   • Continue to cook until the spices are well-incorporated and the tuna is fully cooked.

5. Serving:

   • Serve the Ikan Tongkol Pete Kuah Pedas hot, accompanied by steamed rice.

Enjoy the bold and spicy flavors of this Indonesian dish, perfect for those who love a kick of heat in their meals. Happy cooking and enjoy your culinary adventure with Love With Recipes! 😊