Indonesian fish recipes
Sweet Soy Patin Fish (Ikan Patin Masak Kecap)
Title: Patin Fish in Sweet Soy Sauce (Ikan Patin Masak Kecap)
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fresh Patin fish (cut into 5 pieces) | 1 whole fish |
| Red onions | 5 cloves |
| Garlic cloves | 4 cloves |
| Fresh ginger (sliced) | 1 small piece |
| Thai bird’s eye chili (Lombok Setan) | 5 pieces |
| Curly chili (Lombok Keriting) | 5 pieces |
| Sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis) | 3 tablespoons |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1. | Begin by frying the Patin fish until fully cooked. Be careful not to flip it too often to prevent it from breaking apart. |
| 2. | Slice the red onions, garlic, Thai bird’s eye chili, curly chili, and ginger thinly. |
| 3. | In a pan, fry the sliced ingredients until fragrant. Add a small amount of water, then stir in the sugar, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer. |
| 4. | Once the sauce is well-blended, carefully add the fried Patin fish into the pan, letting it soak in the flavorful sauce. Cook until the sauce has reduced and thickened. |
| 5. | Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve the dish warm. Enjoy this delicious and rich flavor-packed Patin in sweet soy sauce! |
Serving Suggestion:
This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed white rice, perfect for soaking up the flavorful sauce.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):
Calories: 350
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 15g
Fat: 20g
Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on exact portion size and specific ingredient brands used.
