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Nyonya Acar Fish
Nyonya Acar Fish recipe - This mouthwatering and super delicious fish, is a much celebrated Nyonya recipe. Everyone in my family loves this concoction of deep-fried fish pickled with a turmeric-vinegar base, spiced with garlic, ginger, and chilies.
Cook Time
mins
Inactive Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Southeast-Asian Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized turmeric peeled and sliced into thin pieces
- 600 g (1¼ lb) silver mullet or bone-in Red Snapper fish fillet cut into 1-inch thick fillet
- 1 big knob ginger peeled and cut into matchstick strips
- 2 small garlic bulb peeled and sliced into thin pieces
- 3 fresh red chilies sliced into pieces diagonally
- 10-12 bird's eye chilies
Marinade:
- 2 cups oil
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup Chinese rice vinegar or to taste
- 2 tablespoons salt or to taste
- 1 cup sugar or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Toasted white sesame
Instructions
- Dry the turmeric, ginger, and garlic under the sun for a few hours. Marinate the fish with some salt before deep-frying until golden and crispy. Transfer the fish to a deep pot, followed by the ginger, garlic, and chilies.
- Heat a wok and stir-fry the turmeric until the oil becomes yellow. Discard the turmeric using a colander. Add water and vinegar to the wok and bring it to a boil. Season with sugar and salt according to the recipe or to taste.
- Transfer the marinade into the pot, ensuring that the fish and ingredients are submerged. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, cover the pot, and let the fish pickle overnight. The fish is best served the next day.
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Notes
- Stated above is the traditional method of making Nyonya acar fish. You can leave the ginger, garlic, and turmeric to air dry for a few hours, or you can even use the oven to quickly "dry" them. The key is to lose the moisture content in the ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
116g
(178%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
33g
Monounsaturated Fat
72g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
3578mg
(149%)
Potassium
619mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
410IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
67mg
(74%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 116g | 178% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33g | 194% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 72g | 360% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 3578mg | 149% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 410IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.