ASAM PEDAS (HOT AND SOUR FISH)

ASAM PEDAS

1.5kg fish,you can use any kind of fish you like.

50 gm tamarind,soaked in 1/2 cup water and extract juice and strain.

21/2 cup water

2-3 stalk bunga kantan,sliced finely

10 stalk daun kesum ( polygonum leaves)

Salt and sugar to taste

1/2 cup oil

To blend into a paste

20 dry chili,remove seeds and soaked

20 shallots

2 cloves garlic

20 gm belacan

7 stalk serai

30 gm fresh turmeric root

1. Heat the oil and fry the blended ingredients until fragrant.

2. Add in the tamarind juice,water,bunga kantan (Keep some for garnishing )  dan daun kesum and bring to a slow boil.

3. Add in the fish,salt and sugar to taste. Simmer for 10 mins. Before serving Sprinkle with the garnishing.