Sweet Soy Glazed Tongkol Fish Stir-Fry

Tongkol Orak Arik Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 whole tongkol fish (skipjack tuna), cut into pieces
• 6 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 red chilies
• 1 small tomato
• Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), to taste
• 1 cube of Royco seasoning (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish:

   • Clean the tongkol fish and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • Slice the shallots, garlic, red chilies, and tomato into small pieces.

3. Sauté the Aromatics:

   • Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add the sliced shallots, garlic, red chilies, and tomato to the hot oil.
   • Sauté until the mixture becomes fragrant and slightly browned.

4. Cook the Fish:

   • Add the cut fish pieces to the pan.
   • Stir and cook the fish with the aromatics, making sure it is well-coated with the flavors.

5. Season the Dish:

   • Sprinkle in a cube of Royco seasoning if using, and season with salt and a bit of sugar.
   • Stir the mixture well.

6. Add Sweet Soy Sauce:

   • Pour in sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) to taste.
   • Continue to stir and cook until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a desired thickness.

7. Serve:

   • Once the fish is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.
   • Serve the Tongkol Orak Arik hot with steamed rice or as part of a larger meal.

Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds!