For this Nyonya dish, all you need is Fish, Tamarind Sauce, Water and Salt. That’s the basic. We add Onions to make it taste sweeter. And I’ll put lots of it coz my children loves Onions!

How To Cook Ikan Goreng Assam:
1. Scoop 1 Tbsp if Assam and dilute it in a bowl of water.
2. Soak the fish in it for about 20mins.

3. Remove the fish and deep fry it. You got to be careful here. Got water mah. I throw the fish inside the wok then run far far away! Once cooked, place it on a plate.
4. Once all the slices of fish are fried, remove some oil from the wok; leave just enough to fry the onions.
5. Fry the sliced Onions.
6. Pour in the diluted Tamarind Paste was was used to soak the fish.
7. Add Salt to taste.
8. Put the fried fish back in the gravy and bring to boil.

If you like it spicy, throw in some bird eye chili or sliced chili.

Some Nyonyas (like my MIL) prepare their Ikan Goreng Assam without the gravy. The fish will be soaked in thicker Tamarind Paste.

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