Spicy Tamarind Gurame
Ingredients:
- 2 large gurame (carp) fish
- 1/2 large onion
- 1 large tomato
- 2 pieces of ginger
- 2 stalks of lemongrass
- 4 red chilies
- 2 green chilies
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili sauce
- Salt to taste
- Granulated sugar to taste
- All-purpose flour
- Oil for frying and sautéing
Instructions:
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Prepare the Fish:
- Fillet the gurame fish and cut it into elongated pieces.
- In a shallow dish, beat the egg. In another dish, place the all-purpose flour.
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Coat and Fry the Fish:
- Dip each fillet of gurame into the beaten egg, then coat it with flour.
- Heat oil in a pan until hot. Fry the fish fillets in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- Slice the ginger, onion, lemongrass, red chilies, and green chilies.
- In a separate pan, heat a little oil and sauté the sliced ingredients until fragrant.
- Add the chili sauce and tomato sauce. Season with salt and granulated sugar to taste. Adjust the flavor as needed.
- Add the sliced tomato and cook briefly, just enough to soften it slightly without making it mushy.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Arrange the fried gurame fillets on a serving platter.
- Pour the spicy tamarind sauce over the fish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy tamarind gurame!
This flavorful and tangy dish is sure to delight your taste buds with its perfect balance of heat and sweetness.
