ASSAM FISH (Spicy Tamarind Fish) is a classic Malaysian dish and is prepared in many different styles by Malay, Chinese and Indian. Eventually, what we get is a spicy, tangy & sour tasty fish which will definitely tempt anyone!
Spicy tamarind fish
Ingredients :-
A
500-600gms Grouper fish
1/2 teaspoon salt.
1/2 cup oil
B
2-inch ginger
2-inch turmeric
1 bulb of garlic
1 onion
1 lemongrass
5 dry chili soaked in hot water (seedless)
Little water as required to blend
C
8 cherry tomato
2 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
50gms tamarind + 1/2 glass water
3 pcs red cili padi (seedless)
Method:
- Marinate fish with salt for 15 minutes, deep fry and keep aside.
- Blend all ingredients in B into rough paste.
- In the same oil, add the chili paste and cook till the oil separates.
- Add tamarind water, sugar, salt, cherry tomato, chili and cook for 2 mins.
- Pour the sauce over the fried fish and serve.
