Ikan Goreng Berempah (Spiced Fried Fish)
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Ingredients
- 600 g mackerel fillets
- 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- 150 ml vegetable oil for frying
Method
- 1
Crush the garlic and mix with the ground turmeric, chilli powder, ground coriander and rice flour to a thick paste with a splash of water.
- 2
Rub the paste all over the mackerel fillets and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan until shimmering.
- 4
Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes per side until the crust is golden and crisp and the flesh flakes easily.
- 5
Drain briefly on paper towel and serve with steamed rice.

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