KETO Asam Pedas Kepala Salmon

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

Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

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

Instructions

  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!
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