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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Asam Pedas Ikan
A Malaysian sour-spicy fish stew with tamarind, chile paste, lemongrass, okra, tomato, and firm fish steaks.
Medium⏱️ 53 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 28 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 53 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the stew
- 700 gr Sea bass or bonito steaks
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tamarind paste
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Hot water
- 1 sap Lemongrass
- 8 adet Okra
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For the spice paste
- 2 adet Yellow onions
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Fresh ginger
- 2 adet Hot peppers
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For serving
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Rice pilaf
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Instructions
- 1
Process the onions, garlic, ginger, and hot peppers into a coarse paste.
- 2
Loosen the tamarind paste with half a cup of the hot water, then strain it.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot and fry the spice paste for 6 minutes, until fragrant.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste and crushed lemongrass, then turn them through the oil for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the hot water, strained tamarind, and salt, then boil the sauce for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 6
Add the fish steaks, okra, and chopped tomatoes to the pot.
- 7
Cook the stew for 10 to 12 minutes without breaking up the fish.
12 min12:00 - 8
Remove the lemongrass and serve the asam pedas hot with rice pilaf.
💡 Tip: Strain the tamarind before adding it; if seeded pulp stays in the pot, the sauce turns slightly bitter and grainy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve asam pedas hot with plain rice pilaf and optional cucumber.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
30
g protein
18
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 38%Carbs 23%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Asam Pedas Ikan make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Asam Pedas Ikan take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 53 minutes in total.Is Asam Pedas Ikan difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Asam Pedas Ikan have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 18g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Asam Pedas Ikan contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Asam Pedas Ikan belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Asam Pedas Ikan need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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