Gulai Tumis (Tamarind Fish Curry)

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Gulai Tumis (Tamarind Fish Curry)

Gulai Tumis is a hot and sour curry which is traditionally famous among the Nyonya and Hainanese households in Malaysia.

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Ingredients

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Spice paste (Ground):

  • 160 g shallot
  • 6 g (⅕ oz) candlenuts
  • 12 g (⅖ oz) galangal lengkuas
  • 6 g (⅕ oz) garlic peeled
  • 3 lemongrass sliced, stalks
  • 8 g (⅓ oz) Turmeric fresh, or 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 90 g (3 oz) dried chili 20-25 (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained
  • 16 g (⅔ oz) shrimp paste belacan, Asian
  • 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind pulp
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • sugar optional, to taste
  • 1 ginger flower buds finely chopped
  • 800 g (28 oz) stingray sliced
  • 8-10 okra steamed

Instructions

  1. Heat oil over low heat and sauté the ground spice paste until the oil separates from the paste and it becomes fragrant (about 15 minutes).
  2. Mix the tamarind pulp with water and strain to extract the tamarind juice. Add the juice to the spice paste and bring to a boil over low heat. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Add the ginger flower and fish. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
  4. Serve with lady's fingers.

Notes

  • You can adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding more tamarind juice or less.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4people Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 180mg (8%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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