Asam Pedas Fish

I've always wanted to try this dish at home. My brother who loves fishing brought home this lovely Jenahak, and I just had to make this. It turned out well, but I added a tad bit too much of tamarind. Nevertheless it was great and here's the improvised recipe!

Ingredients:

Jenahak - 1/2 cut into small pieces

Okra - 5-6 cut into small pieces

Tomato - 1 cut into wedges

Fish curry powder - 1 tsp

Sugar - 1 tsp

Tamarind juice - 5 tbsp

Water - 1 cup

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Spice:

Garlic - 1 clove

Lemon grass - 2 staks (white part only)

Shallots - 4

Dried chillies - 8-10

Belacan - 1/2 tbsp

Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric. Fry in oil until golden brown, drain and set aside.

Pound the spice paste with a pestle and mortal. You could also use a blender but the former yields a better taste.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the spice taste till fragrant.

Add tamarind juice, water and fish curry powder. Let it boil.

Add tomatoes and okra.

Add pre-fried fish, salt and sugar.

Let it simmer on low heat until the vegetables are cooked.

Serve hot with steamed rice!