Asam Pedas Utara
September 02, 2009
What is Asam Pedas?
Asam pedas, and if I were to translate word by word in English, it would be Sour Spicy.There are 2 types of Asam Pedas; one originate from the north region of Malaysia and other from the south.
Asam pedas from the north is known as Asam pedas rebus.
It is basically, mix eveything and bring to boil.
While the Asam pedas from the south is known as Asam pedas tumis.
A little more steps than the previous.
This south version is known as Asam Pedas tumis
How to cook Asam pedas?
List of ingredients (in English and Malay) are in the recipe card below.However, I will go through steps by steps with the photos below.
1) Blend shallot and chillies
Dried chillies.
Shallots.
Add a little bit of water to blend.
Blend into a smooth paste.
2) Cooking asam pedas rebus
Add the blended chillies and shallots into a saucepan.
Add about 1 or 2 cups of water.
Add Vietnamese mint and lemongrass.
Add ginger torch flower.
Add belacan granules.
Bring to boil.
Add salt.
Add skate fish.
Lastly add ladies fingers.
FAQ on Asam Pedas Rebus
How long can I keep Asam pedas?
Asam pedas best eaten on the day.Keep refrigerated any leftover.
What is the best alternative fish to skate?
Barramundi would be the nexy best alternative to skate fish.Barra is sweet and the flesh is not as firm as skate.
A quick video on How to cook Asam pedas rebus
Asam Pedas Rebus
Yield:
4
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 30 Min
Easy Malaysian spicy fish soup with ginger torch flower.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Asam Pedas
- 4 to 5 pieces of skate fish
- 4 shallots
- 2 lemongrass stalk
- 3 tamarind slices
- 5 dried chillies - wash and soak
- 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (in granules form)
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 5 to 8 ladies fingers
- Vietnamese mint
- Ginger torch flower
Bahan-Bahan untuk Asam Pedas Rebus
- 4 atau 5 ketul ikan pari
- 4 ulas bawang merah
- 2 batang serai
- 3 keping asam keping
- cili kering di basuh dan di rendam
- 1 sudu besar belacan serbuk
- 2 sudu kecil garam
- 5 atau 8 biji kacang bendi
- daun kesum
- bunga kantan
Instructions
- Blend shallots and chillies till smooth
- Add blended chillies and shallots into a medium size saucepan
- Add about 1 to 2 cups of water into the pot.
- Add vietnamese mint, ginger torch flowers, tamarind slices, lemongrass, belacan granules and salt.
- Bring to boil then let it simmer for at least 10 minutes.
- Add skate fish and cook for few minutes.
- Add ladies fingers.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Cara memasak Asam Pedas Rebus
- Kisar bawang merah dan cili sehingga halus.
- Masukkan ke dalam periuk sederhana.
- Masukkan 1 atau 2 cawan air.
- Masukkan daun kesum, serai, bunga kantan, asam keping, serbuk belacan dan garam.
- Biarkan mendidih selama 10 minit.
- Kemudian masukkan ikan pari dan masak selama beberapa minit.
- Masukkan kacang bendi.
- Tutup api dan hidangkan
Notes
Note 1 : if you are not able to find skate fish, barramundi is a good alternative.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
125.46Fat (grams)
2.09 gSat. Fat (grams)
0.65 gCarbs (grams)
21.52 gFiber (grams)
1.94 gNet carbs
19.59 gSugar (grams)
5.54 gProtein (grams)
6.75 gSodium (milligrams)
1330.38 mgCholesterol (grams)
82.81 mg
Posted on 2nd September 2009
The northern Asam Pedas is very liquidy... compared to the southern Asam Pedas...Mr H prefer the Southern Asam Pedas, for me~ either one is OK...as long as it is spicy and sour...
My mom used to cook this quite often, when we were young.... she'd add 'kacang sepat' (sorry... dont know the English name for it), the best Asam Pedas would be the one with ikan pari or stringray cutlets.... yum... serve with sambal belacan.
I know its puasa (fasting)month.... I am drooling too...
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