KETO Asam Pedas Kepala Salmon
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Serves:
4 servings
Type:
Keto/Low Carbs
About the Recipe
Asam pedas and salmon are truly a match made in heaven! This keto-friendly recipe uses salmon fish head, which lends a delicious richness to this crowd-favourite lauk.
Recipes & Photos credit to:
@ketojules.my
Ingredients
Asam Pedas Paste
40 g dried chili soaked in hot water and seeds removed
1 large red onion
5 cloves garlic
10 g ginger
5 g belacan toasted
Other ingredients
1 salmon fish head approx. 650g
1/2 cup Harvist Premium Extra Red Palm Fruit Oil
1 piece lemongrass
1 piece Bunga kantan
7 pieces okra
4 sprigs Daun kesum
1 tbsp tamarind paste
Himalayan salt to taste
Preparation
1. Blend Asam pedas paste with water to form a thick paste.
2. In a pot, heat red palm oil.
3. Add asam pedas paste. Cook until dried and darkened.
4. Add lemongrass and Bunga kantan. Cover with water.
5. Add fish. Let simmer until the fish is cooked.
6. Add okra and daun kesum. Cook until slightly softened.
7. Add tamarind paste. Mix well.
8. Season with Himalayan salt.
9. Serve!