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Simple Asam Curry Fish Recipe
by kristy

Simple Asam Curry Fish
Rating: 4/5
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Prep time: Malaysia Malaysian
Cook time: Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 big eye scad/kembong fish (scomber)
  • 1 carrot, cubed
  • 3 tomatoes, cubed
  • 3 green chillies, halves
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk
  • salt to taste
  • 4 cups water
  • Ingredients for Blended Paste :
  • 4 scallots
  • 4 garlic
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 6 bird eyes chillies
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp asam jawa paste/tamarind paste
  • 15gm shrimp paste(belachan)
  • 1 tbsp curry powder

Directions

  1. preheat wok/frying pan with 1/2 cup cooking oil.
  2. stir in blended paste and simmer untill fragrant about 10 mins.
  3. now, add in carrot & water, and boil for 5 mins.
  4. then, place in the fish, chilies & tomatoes, cover by lid and let it cook for 10 mins over medium heat.
  5. gradually, check the fish if it is ready. Remove the fish once it's ready.
  6. let the curry stock cook for a little while longer over medium heat untill the gravy is thicken.
  7. turn to low heat, add in coconut milk & salt, let to simmer for 2 more minutes. Then off the heat and pour the gravy over the fish. Serve hot