Tiger Mike's Spicy Catfish Kerabu

4 large catfish

oil for frying

4-5 shallots, chopped

1 tablespoon grated ginger 10 small cili padi seeded, crushed

3 tablespoons crushed peanuts

1/2 green mango, cut into fine strips (match sticks)

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

salt

black pepper, freshly grinded

3 helai lemau perut, sliced finely

5 kaduk leaves

Garnish:

Coriander leaves

 

Wash and gut the fish and steam for 5-7 minutes. Before they are completely cooked remove the fish from the steamer and dry them.

Fry the steamed fish on both sides in the hot oil until golden. Remove the bones ans skin, and flake the flesh.

In a bowl, mix the fish meat with the shallots, ginger, cilis, peanuts and mangoes. Add the lemon juice and rind. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

Serve on a bed of daun kaduk, and sprinkle with coriander leaves.

 

Good Luck.