Fried Catfish with Condiment (Ikan Keli Goreng dengan Sambal)

INGREDIENT

For catfish
1 medium-sized catfish
1/3 tsp tumeric
1/3 tsp salt
3 tbsp flour
1 cup of water

2 tbsp cornstarch

For condiment

1 red onion
1 tomato
3 red chilies
5g shrimp paste
3 tbsp vinegar
3 tbsp sugar


DIRECTION

For catfish
1. Cut catfish into two.
2. Soak them with flour and water for 10 minutes. Set aside.
3. Rinse off from flour.
4. Rub catfish with tumeric powder, salt and cornstarch. Add a little bit of water.
5. Deep fry them until golden and crispy.

For condiment
1. Remove seed from chilies.
2. Blend red onion, tomato, chilies, vinegar, shrimp paste and sugar.
3. Using 3 tbsp of oil from frying catfish, fry the mixture until it turns dark red and fragrant.
4. Pour the condiment on top of the catfish.
5. Serve