Sweet and Spicy Mujaer Delight

Sweet and Spicy Mujaer Fish

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg mujaer fish (you can substitute with gourami if available)
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 1 onion, sliced
• 7 cloves of garlic
• 13 bird’s eye chilies
• 4 shallots
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• Salt
• Pepper
• 100 ml water
• Ginger
• Lime

Steps:

1. Preparing the Fish:

   • Clean the fish thoroughly, making sure to remove all scales and innards. Score the flesh of the fish with a few diagonal cuts.
   • Season the fish with salt, pepper, ginger slices, lime juice, and 2 cloves of crushed garlic. Let it marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

2. Preparing the Ingredients:

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   • Crush the remaining 5 cloves of garlic.
   • Slice the onion, shallots, and bird’s eye chilies.

3. Cooking the Fish:

   • Heat some oil in a pan and fry the mujaer fish until it is golden brown and cooked through. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

4. Cooking the Vegetables:

   • In a separate pan, sauté the sliced shallots and onion until fragrant.
   • Add the crushed garlic and continue to sauté until aromatic.
   • Add the julienned carrots and pour in the water. Stir well and cook until the carrots are almost tender.

5. Making the Sauce:

   • Stir in the tomato sauce and oyster sauce into the pan with the vegetables.
   • Add a squeeze of lime juice and stir to combine.
   • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

6. Combining Everything:

   • Carefully add the fried mujaer fish to the pan with the sauce. Gently stir to coat the fish with the sauce without breaking it apart.
   • Cook for another few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Serving:

   • Once everything is well combined and heated through, transfer the fish to a serving plate.
   • Serve the sweet and spicy mujaer fish hot, garnished with additional lime slices if desired.

Enjoy this delightful dish with a side of steamed rice or your favorite accompaniments!