Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Patin fish (cut as desired) | 1 kg |
| Bilimbi (cut into quarters) | 10 pieces |
| Tomato (cut as desired) | 2 pieces |
| Bird’s eye chili | 25 pieces (10 crushed, 15 whole) |
| Red chili | 3 pieces |
| Shallots | 6 cloves |
| Garlic | 6 cloves |
| Lime | 1 piece |
| Kaffir lime leaves | 3 leaves |
| Lemongrass | 2 stalks |
| Galangal | 1 thumb-sized piece |
| Turmeric | 1 thumb-sized piece |
| Ginger | 1 thumb-sized piece |
| Green onion | 5 stalks |
| Water | 1 liter |
| Salt | to taste |
| Granulated sugar | to taste |
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Clean the patin fish thoroughly and marinate with lime juice.
- Make the Spice Paste: Blend the bird’s eye chili, shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves into a smooth paste.
- Crush the Aromatics: Lightly crush the galangal and lemongrass.
- Cook the Fish: In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add the marinated patin fish and cook for about 5 minutes until it’s almost done.
- Add the Spices: Stir in the spice paste, lemongrass, and galangal.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add the tomato, bilimbi, salt, sugar, and whole bird’s eye chilis. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Simmer: Allow the mixture to boil, then add the green onions and remove from heat.
- Serve: Your Tom Yum Patin is ready to enjoy! Happy cooking!
This vibrant and aromatic dish is sure to impress. Enjoy the refreshing flavors!