Assam Pedas Ikan
This is a quick and easy Assam Pedas Ikan recipe using snapper fish head, and two very basic ingredients, Sambal Hijau (bottle) and tamarind seeds (Assam). Only takes about 10 minutes to cook. I know most people would cook the red sambal version. But I love sambal hijau a lot.
First you stir fry the Sambal Hijau (green chilli paste) in a little olive oil until fragrant. About 3 tablespoons of the chilli paste . Careful to not let it burn too much. You only want the slight smokey flavour. Add 500ml of water into the wok. Then add 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste (directly from the packet). Let it simmer until the tamarind paste is well combined with the sambal broth.
Add the fish heads in and add a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of sugar. Cover the lid and turn on full fire and cook the fish for about ten minutes. Add cilantro leaves and you can serve.
Bon Appetit!
