Recipe Ingredient
- 300g salted fish, cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp golden raisins
- Enough oil for deep-frying
- Spice paste (A)
- 8 shallots
- 20g dried chillies, soaked and seeded
- 10g ginger
- 2 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp fennel powder
- 1 stalk lemon grass
- Seasoning (B)
- 100ml water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soft brown sugar or to taste
Instructions
- Rinse salted fish then pat dry with kitchen paper towels. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Blend spice paste (A) in a food processor into a fine paste. Heat 4-5 tablespoons oil in a wok and fry spice paste until fragrant and oil rises.
- Add water and remaining seasoning ingredients. Stir and bring to a simmering boil until gravy is reduced. Dish out and add the prefried salted fish. Sprinkle in toasted sesame seeds and raisins to mix.
- Leave to cool then store in a clean sterilised jar.
