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Jambi-style Fried Fish

Jambi — Mother recipe · en it

A classic of Jambi cuisine, Goreng Ikan is a delicious preparation of crispy and delectable fish.

⏱️ 20 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 4 fish fillets (e.g., salmon or tuna)
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup of water

Method

  1. Sauté the garlic cloves in coconut oil in a medium heat pan.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook until they become golden.
  3. In a bowl, separate the fish fillets and add the sweet soy sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix the fish fillets well with the sauce and let them sit for 10 minutes.
  5. In a pan, pour the oil and fry the fish fillets for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden.
  6. Add water, cover, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with a bit of sauce on top.

The story

Goreng Ikan was developed in the 19th century in Jambi, where fish was abundant and an important part of the local diet.

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