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Fish Cake Curry (Gulai Tepek)

Gulai Tepek Ikan

A Jambi curry of flattened fish dumplings (tepek) made from snakehead or mackerel, cooked in yellow coconut sauce.

Time
1 hr 10 min
Serves
5 people
Origin
Jambi
Type
Fish & Seafood
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Ingredients

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Tepek

Sauce

Spice paste

How to Make

  1. Mix the fish, garlic, egg, salt and tapioca flour. Shape into flat ovals.

  2. Boil the tepek in water until they float. Remove.

  3. Fry the spice paste with bay leaf, lemongrass and turmeric leaf until cooked.

  4. Add the coconut milk and stir until boiling.

  5. Add the tepek, salt and sugar. Cook 10 minutes.

Kitchen tip

Wet your hands while shaping the tepek so the mixture does not stick.

Questions

Where does Fish Cake Curry (Gulai Tepek) come from?

Gulai Tepek Ikan is a traditional dish from Jambi (capital: Jambi), in the Sumatra region of Indonesia.

How long does Fish Cake Curry (Gulai Tepek) take to make?

It takes about 1 hr 10 min in total to make 5 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Fish Cake Curry (Gulai Tepek)?

Wet your hands while shaping the tepek so the mixture does not stick.

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