Spicy Fried Fish

• 2 pieces of fish (average of 400g per piece) - dont know the name, I uses the one with hard layer of skin


• 5 pieces of chili padi (for the paste)


• 4 cloves of medium size shallot (for the paste)


• 1 bulb of garlic (for the paste)


• 2 pieces of red chilli (for the paste)


• 1 piece of star anise (for the paste)


• 1 inch of cinammon stick (for the paste)


• Salt and pepper to taste (for the paste)


• 4 tablespoon of water


• 2 tablespoon of santan (thick coconut juice)


• 1 tablespoon of oil

1. Clean all the items for the paste.


2. Blend it with the blender.


3. Use a small portion of the paste to marinate the fish for about 20 mins.


4. Lightly saute the paste with oil.


5. Add in the fish. Fry each side of the fish for about 5-7 mins at low fire.


6. Dish out the fish when it is cooked, but leave the paste on the pan.


7. Add in water.


8. Add in santan when the water boils, and stir for a minute.


9. Pour the sauce over the fish.


10. Serve with some parsley.

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