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Ikan Terubuk Nyonya

A little time-consuming to prepare and eat what with all the minute bones but worth the effort.

Ikan Terubuk Nyonya (Longtail Scad Nyonya-style)

about 300g whole ikan terubuk (longtail scad), gutted but leave the scales on
1 kaffir lime leaf, finely shredded
1 tbsp oil

Grind into a paste:
3 shallots
1.5 cloves of garlic
1/2 a lemongrass
1/2 tsp turmeric powder

• Mix the paste with the kaffir leaf.
• Smear the paste all over the fish and set aside to marinade for 1 hour.

For the Sauce: (blend together)
2 red chillies
1 clove of garlic
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp kecap manis
1/2 tsp light soy sauce
Juice from 1 lime

• Grill the fish on a piece of banana leaf, basting with oil until cooked.
• Serve with sauce.

(Recipe from here)

Mchicha wa Nazi

Time for some greens, Zanzibar-style.

Mchicha wa Nazi  (Spinach in Coconut Milk)

200g spinach, bite size pieces
1 shallot, minced
1 tomato, chopped
2 tsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp curry powder
Salt to taste
3 tbsp coconut milk

• Saute shallot in oil over medium heat until slightly brown.
• Add tomato and cook till it breaks down a little.
• Stir in the tomato paste, curry powder and salt.
• Turn the heat down and add the spinach.
• Stir fry until wilted.
• Add coconut milk and simmer for about 5 mins.
• Season with salt if needed.

(Recipe from here)