what's for dinner? Ikan goreng

What's for dinner? Tonight I decided to cook a simple but delicious Ikan Goreng (deep-fried fish). First the ingredients: tumerik powder, chili paste, table salt, temarind paste and obviously the fish. Yes... that's all.

Mix all the ingredients above... quantity? As you wish... if you want it to be hot then add more chili paste, salty... add more salt.. too much tamarind paste cause the fish looks black.

Tips on how to look for a fresh fish. BTW the fish above is called Rumahan Laki. First, check the eyes... it must be clear, not white or red. Then the gills..it must be blood red. Then the skin/scales... it must be slippery and coevered with fish protien i.e. the slimy thingy. If you have all of these then you definately get a fresh fish unless somene fool you by adding additives.

Clean the fish, remove the internal organs... mix with the ingredients and marinade if you wish... sually i'll just do it straight.

Fry the fish with medium heat to ensure the flesh is cook. When its done, put the fish on napkins or tissue to remove excess oil. Then the fish is ready for dinner. See I told you its very simple and easy.