Ikan Pindang Recipe: Delicious Sour and Spicy Flavor

Ikan Pindang Recipe: Delicious Sour and Spicy Flavor

Ikan pindang is a traditional Indonesian dish known for its refreshing and tangy taste. Here is a simple recipe to make a delightful ikan pindang at home.

 Ingredients:

Main Ingredients:

- 500 grams of fresh fish (use your preferred fish, such as carp, tilapia, or catfish)

- 3 stalks of lemongrass, bruised

- 4 kaffir lime leaves

- 3 large red chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to your desired level of spiciness)

- 2 cm galangal, bruised

- 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

- 1 sprig of basil leaves

- 1 torch ginger flower (optional, for aroma)

- Salt to taste

 Ground Spices:

- 5 small red chilies (adjust to your desired level of spiciness)

- 4 shallots

- 3 cloves of garlic

- 2 cm turmeric

- 2 cm ginger

- 1 tsp shrimp paste (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish:

   - Clean the fish, remove the scales, and gut it. Cut the fish into 4-5 cm pieces. Rub the fish with a pinch of salt and let it sit for a while to marinate.

2. Prepare the Ground Spices:

   - Grind all the ground spice ingredients in a blender or mortar and pestle. You can add a little water if needed to make the spices easier to grind.

3. Cooking the Ikan Pindang:

   - Heat a little oil in a large pan or pot. Sauté the ground spices until fragrant and they change color.

4. Arrange the Main Ingredients:

   - Once the ground spices are cooked, add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and sliced red chilies. Stir well.

5. Add the Fish and Tomatoes:

   - Add the prepared fish pieces to the pan. Stir until the fish changes color.

6. Cook with Broth:

   - Pour enough water into the pan to cover the fish. Add the tomato wedges and torch ginger flower (if using). Allow the broth to boil and cook until the fish is fully cooked, and the tomatoes become soft.

7.Presentation:

   - Just before turning off the heat, add the basil leaves to the ikan pindang. Stir briefly.

8. Serve Hot:

   - Remove the ikan pindang from heat and serve it hot with steamed rice. You can also add some chili sauce for extra flavor if you like.

Enjoy the delicious ikan pindang with its refreshing sour and spicy flavors. It will surely tantalize your taste buds. We hope this recipe helps you create a tasty dish at home!