Asam Pedas Fish or Ikan Asam Pedas (Malay-style Sour & Spicy Fish Curry)
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com
Ingredients
3tbsplight cooking oil
1/4tspblack mustard seeds
5-6fresh curry leaves
2-3garlic clovesfinely sliced
1mediumonionthinly sliced
1/4tspturmeric powder
1/2tspred chilli powder
1/2tspcoriander powder
2mediumtomatoesfinely chopped
saltto taste
wateras needed
3boneless tilapia fillets (or any other firm white fish of choice)cut into 1-inch cubes
1tbsptamarind paste
fresh cilantro leavesfinely chopped for garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in a deep pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and garlic and let it start to sizzle. Add in sliced onions and let brown slightly.
Toss in spices, chopped tomatoes and salt, and stir-fry for a few minutes till tomatoes begin to soften and pulp.
Add in a cup of water, cover with a lid and let it come to a slight boil. Add in fish pieces and continue to cook for a few more minutes till fish is almost cooked through.
Stir in tamarind paste and cook covered for another 3-4 minutes till the fish has soaked in all the flavours. You can add in a bit water at this point depending on the consistency of the curry you'd prefer.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve warm over steamed rice.