CHILLI TUNA

There are many ways to prepare this ikan tongkol or mackerel tuna.the meat is firm and when cook does not come apart.I  think this is the season of ikan tongkol, Easily can be found at the fish stall at the market.I just bought one, inside my fridge,plan to cook curry later on.This is a nice and appetising dishes.My family love it,taste a bit sour.Recipes from indonesia medan food.Tear your kaffir leaves ,the fragrant comes out.This is a must have ingredients.

CHILLI TUNA

Ingredients;
1 kg ikan tongkol ( mackerel tuna)
250g shallot
100-150g red chillies ( I used chilli padi)
2 stalk lemongrass, bruised
4 daun salam( bay leaves)
10 kaffir leaves
1 tbsp tamarind paste  mix with half cup of water
2 tbs palm sugar /sugar
500ml water
salt to taste
oil for frying and sauteing
some lemon juice or lime juice

Method;
1.clean the fish,I cut off the the middle dark strip ,cut into the size of your choice.Add salt and lemon juice to the meat and mix well,fry the fish meat till golden brown,set aside.
2.cut chillies into 2 pieces coarsely groung,shallot roughly ground.heat wok,add some oil,saute the shallot and the ground chillies until fragrant,add in the rest of the ingredients,put in the fried tuna,add in water.bring to a boil and lower heat.
3.Simmer for 30 minutes,add water if necessary .add in salt to taste.