Ikan Asam Padeh (Fish in Sour Sauce)

Ingredients :

1 1/2 lb Fish fillet
2 Shallot
Ginger, 1" piece
2 Thai chilies
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Tamarind
2 tbl Soy sauce, dark
2 tbl Oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, black, to taste

Directions :

1. Remove all skin from fish fillets, ensure that no bones remain and cut into serving-size pieces.
2. Chop very finely the shallots, ginger, garlic and chilies, and pound these together with the turmeric powder, tamarind and soy sauce (or use a food processor).
   
3. Heat the oil in a shallow pan and stir-fry the spice-paste for four to five minutes, then add the fish, cover with approximately one cup of cold water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook over a very low heat until the fish is done.
   
4. Serve with fresh vegetables and rice.

Cook Time: 30 minutes

(Source: fooddownunder.com)