Ikan Cencaru Sumbat Sambal Nyonya
85% asli · Nyonya (Peranakan)
A Nyonya-inspired variation featuring a richer, more complex sambal filling with added ingredients like candlenuts and galangal, offering a unique sweet, sour, and spicy profile.
Nilai resipi ini
Pilih 1 hingga 5 bintang. Setiap resipi hanya boleh dinilai sekali.
Belum ada penilaian.
Bahan
- Cencaru fish4 whole
- dried chilies15-20
- shallots8-10
- garlic4-5 cloves
- belacan (shrimp paste)1 tsp
- lemongrass1 stalk
- galangal1 inch piece
- candlenuts3-4
- turmeric powder1/2 tsp
- tamarind paste2 tbsp
- palm sugar1 tbsp
- saltto taste
- coconut oil3 tbsp
- kaffir lime leaves2-3
- pickled vegetables (acar)for serving
Langkah
- 1
Soak dried chilies. Blend chilies with shallots, garlic, belacan, lemongrass, galangal, and candlenuts until smooth.
- 2
Heat coconut oil in a wok. Sauté the blended paste with turmeric powder until fragrant and oil separates. Add tamarind paste, palm sugar, salt, and kaffir lime leaves. Cook until the paste thickens and darkens.
- 3
Clean the Cencaru fish and make deep scores. Stuff the Nyonya sambal paste generously into the cavity and scores of each fish.
- 4
Grill or pan-fry the stuffed fish over medium heat until cooked through and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per side.
- 5
Serve hot with pickled vegetables on the side.
