Sour And Spicy Terubok Fish (sarawakian Ikan Terubok Asam Pedas)

Sour and Spicy Terubok Fish (Sarawakian Ikan Terubok Asam Pedas) is a traditional dish from Sarawak, Malaysia, known for its bold and tangy flavors. This dish is a perfect combination of sourness and spiciness, making it a favorite among locals.

Sour And Spicy Terubok Fish (sarawakian Ikan Terubok Asam Pedas)

Ingredients

  • 500g terubok fish, cleaned and cut into steaks
  • 4-5 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 red chilies, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
  • 3 pieces tamarind peel (asam keping)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon belacan (shrimp paste)
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat some oil in a pan and sauté the shallots until fragrant.
  2. Add in the turmeric powder, belacan, lemongrass, and red chilies. Stir-fry until aromatic.
  3. Put in the terubok fish steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Pour in the water and add the tamarind peel. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes, salt, and sugar. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Adjust the seasoning according to taste.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
25g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Pan Spatula Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Sour and Spicy Terubok Fish is best served with steamed white rice to balance out the bold flavors.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more red chilies to the dish.

Cost

$15