Ikan goreng: peixe frito

Ingredientes

• 300 g fish steaks (4 small pieces)
• 1/2 tsp pink salt
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
• 30 ml water
• Oil for deep frying

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Wash the fish steaks and pour the lime juice over them to remove the fishy smell.

2. 2

   In a bowl, add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, white pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.

3. 3

   Add the water to make a thin paste out of the powders. Mix well.

4. 4

   Pour or rub the paste over each piece of fish, making sure the fish is completely covered.

5. 5

   Keep the fish in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, and up to 2 hours.

6. 6

   Before frying, take the fish out from the fridge and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

7. 7

   Heat vegetable oil in a wok for deep frying. Make sure the oil is very hot.

8. 8

   Add the fish and lower the heat to medium-high.

9. 9

   After 3 minutes, flip the fish. Fry for another three minutes.

10. 10

    Serve the ikan goreng.