Mackerel is one of the most popular fish in Indonesia. Besides its affordable price, its savory taste and soft meat make this fish suitable to be processed into various dishes. One of the most favorite preparations is mackerel with red chili sauce. This dish combines fresh fish with the spiciness of chili sauce, creating a delicious and appetizing blend of flavors. Here's how to cook fresh mackerel with red chili sauce.
Ingredients:
- 6 fresh mackerel , cleaned and scraped on the sides
- 10 large red chili peppers, seeds removed
- 7 red chili peppers (to taste)
- 4 cloves of shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 red tomato, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Cooking oil to taste
- Water to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
How to cook:
1. Mackerel Preparation
- Wash the mackerel thoroughly, then coat it with lime juice and a pinch of salt to remove the fishy odor. Add garlic powder and turmeric powder, mix well and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- After that, fry the mackerel until cooked and golden in color. Remove and drain.
2. Make Red Chili Sambal
- Puree chili, shallots and garlic using a blender or mortar according to the desired chili sauce texture.
- Cut the tomatoes into small pieces
3. Stir-fry the Sambal
- Heat some oil in a wok. Sauté the chili sauce that has been mashed until fragrant.
-Add the tomato pieces, stir until the tomatoes wilt. - Add salt and sugar to taste, mix well. If the sambal is too dry, add a little water to get the desired consistency.
- Cook the sambal until it is done and the oil starts to come out of the marinade.
4. Serving
- Once the chili sauce is cooked, add the mackerel that has been fried into the chili sauce. Turn the fish so that the marinade is fully absorbed into the fish meat.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until the fish is fully incorporated with the sambal.
5. Serving
- Serve the mackerel with red chili sauce on a serving plate. This dish is best served with warm rice and fresh vegetables such as cucumber, basil leaves, and eggplant.
Tips:
- For more savory results, use really fresh mackerel. Besides tasting better, fresh fish also has a softer meat texture.
- Adjust the spiciness level of the sambal to your taste.
How about it, Foodies Friends? Isn't it easy to make this delicious red chili sauce mackerel? Hopefully this recipe can add variety to your favorite dishes at home. Don't forget, delicious cooking is not only about the ingredients, but also about the love and sincerity that we pour in every step of the way. See you in the next recipes, and good luck in your favorite kitchen!
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