Medium

Tamarind Fish Stew

Name: Jeeny's
Address: 1760, Jalan Permatang Tinggi, Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat, Penang, 14100, MY
Telephone: +604-588-7377

A comforting fish stew with a tangy tamarind gravy, aromatic spices and fresh cucumber. Jeeny’s Tamarind Puree gives the dish its signature sour and savoury flavour, making it perfect to enjoy with steamed rice.

Watch the recipe

Cook time30 mins

Serves4

Ingredients

Fish, cut into pieces, 3–4 tbsp cooking oil, 5 shallots, 3 cloves garlic, 2 inches ginger, 1 tomato, 6–7 bird’s eye chilies, 1½ tbsp Jeeny’s Tamarind Puree, 1 medium cucumber, Salt and sugar to taste

Instructions

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1.Clean and cut the fish into suitable pieces.
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2.Blend or finely chop the shallots, garlic, ginger, tomato and bird’s eye chilies.
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3.Heat oil and sauté the blended mixture until fragrant and the oil begins to separate.
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4.Add Jeeny’s Tamarind Puree and stir well.
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5.Pour in about 300 ml water and bring to a gentle boil.
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6.Season with salt and sugar.
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7.Add the fish and cook for about 8–10 minutes, or until fully cooked.
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8.Add sliced cucumber and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
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9.Serve hot with rice.