Authentic Indonesian Gurame Bakar with Signature Sambal Terasi

HOW TO MAKE

Sambal Terasi

1. Fry the bird’s eye chilies, shallots, tomato, and candlenuts until softened, then drain.

2. Grind with salt until slightly smooth.

3. Add Terasi Samhok and coconut oil, then mix until well combined.

4. Set aside for serving.

Grilled Gurame

1. Clean and score the gurame fish. Rub with lime juice and salt, then rest for 15 minutes.

2. Grind all blended spices until smooth.

3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the blended spices until fragrant.

4. Add the dissolved Asam Jawa Abfood and mix well.

5. Pour in the sweet soy sauce and stir until evenly combined.

6. Brush the seasoning over the entire surface of the fish.

7. Heat a grill or grill pan and cook the fish while brushing with extra seasoning.

8. Grill both sides until cooked through and lightly caramelized.

9. Serve with sambal terasi and fresh vegetables.