• Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Cook Time 30 minutes
  • Serving For 4 people
  • Difficulty Normal
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Recipe Ingredient

  • 300g salted fish, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp golden raisins
  • Enough oil for deep-frying
  • Spice paste (A)
  • 8 shallots
  • 20g dried chillies, soaked and seeded
  • 10g ginger
  • 2 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp fennel powder
  • 1 stalk lemon grass
  • Seasoning (B)
  • 100ml water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soft brown sugar or to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse salted fish then pat dry with kitchen paper towels. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Blend spice paste (A) in a food processor into a fine paste. Heat 4-5 tablespoons oil in a wok and fry spice paste until fragrant and oil rises.
  3. Add water and remaining seasoning ingredients. Stir and bring to a simmering boil until gravy is reduced. Dish out and add the prefried salted fish. Sprinkle in toasted sesame seeds and raisins to mix.
  4. Leave to cool then store in a clean sterilised jar.

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