Tangy Indonesian Snapper Soup with Basil and Tamarind

Kakap Kuah Asam: A Tangy Snapper Broth

Ingredients:

• 500 grams snapper bones
• 4 ripe tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic
• 6 shallots
• 2 large red chilies
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 2 thumb-sized pieces of turmeric
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1000 ml tamarind water
• 1 bunch of basil leaves
• 1 small bunch of scallions

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Thinly slice the garlic, shallots, ginger, and turmeric.
   • Deseed the red chilies and slice them into thin rings.
   • Chop the tomatoes into wedges.
   • Slice the scallions and set aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:

   Related Articles

   • 
     Balinese Spiced Milkfish: Ikan Bandeng Delight
   • 
     Spiced Grilled Gurame: A Flavorful Indonesian Delight
   • 
     Authentic Palembang Pempek: Soft Mackerel Fish Cakes with Cuko Sauce
   • 
     Spicy Sautéed Mackerel with Green Chilies
   “Link To Share” is your all-in-one marketing platform, making it easy and professional to direct your audience to everything you offer.

   • Modern, customizable bio pages • Link shortening with advanced analytics • Interactive, brandable QR codes • Host static sites and manage your code • Multiple web tools to grow your business

   Get started now and elevate your projects!
   • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the sliced garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric, and red chilies.
   • Stir-fry until fragrant and the shallots become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Toss in the kaffir lime leaves and continue to sauté for another minute.

3. Create the Broth:

   • Pour in the tamarind water and stir to combine.
   • Add the sugar and salt, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
   • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

4. Cook the Bones:

   • Add the snapper bones to the pot.
   • Simmer until the bones are cooked through and the broth is flavorful, about 15-20 minutes.

5. Add the Vegetables:

   • Reduce the heat to low.
   • Stir in the chopped tomatoes, scallions, and basil leaves.
   • Continue to cook on low heat for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

6. Finish and Serve:

   • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
   • Remove from heat and ladle into bowls.
   • Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Note: If you like, you can add pieces of snapper flesh to the soup. For a variation, the snapper meat can be fried separately and added to the broth for extra texture and flavor.

Enjoy your delicious Kakap Kuah Asam, a fragrant and tangy Indonesian snapper broth that’s perfect for any meal.