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Malay Heritage
Ikan Bilis masak Asam
Mum loves to share stories about her childhood with us.
Marina’s Story
Mum loves to share stories about her childhood with us. Today, she was describing this Ikan Bilis Masak Asam which her father loved to eat. After recreating my grandfather's favourite dish, it looks like it's already my kids latest favourite dish! Three rounds and still going! Luckily I hid some for my husband!
Ingredients
6 servings
- anchovies, deep fried till crispy2 cups
- cooking oil2 tbsp
- onion, sliced2 large
- garlic, sliced thinly2
- green chillies, sliced4
- bird's eye chillies, sliced8
- tamarind paste mixed with 1/2 cup of water2 tsp
- salt0.5 tsp
- sugar1 tsp
Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in a pan.Sautee' the onions, garlic & both chillies for about a minute over medium heat.Pour in the tamarind juice.Flavour with salt & sugar.Put in the deep-fried anchovies and toss quickly.Serve & consume immediately with hot white rice.