Balinese fish

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 700 g fish fillet(s), e.g. redfish or pollock
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 200 ml oil, neutral
• 4 shallots, cut into wedges
• ½ stalk(s) lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
• 1 chili pepper(s), finely chopped
• 2 cm ginger, grated
• ½ tsp shrimp paste
• 125 ml water
• 1 tbsp ketjap manis
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ lime(s), the juice
• 3 spring onions, cut into fine rings

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

also goes very well with fried chicken strips or tofu

Cut the fish into strips, season with salt and pepper, and toss in the cornstarch. Fry over high heat until golden brown, then drain on kitchen paper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil in a wok or pan and stir-fry the shallots, lemongrass, chili, ginger, and shrimp paste for 3 minutes. Add the water, soy sauce, ketjap manis, and sugar and let it reduce slightly. Add the lime juice, spring onions, and fish strips. Serve with rice. A quick, super-tasty meal.