Simple Fried Fish

Ikan Goreng

Preparation info
  • Makes

    2–3

    servings as part of a multicourse meal
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mortar and Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen

By Patricia Tanumihardja

Published 2024

  • About

I struggle with cooking fish at home, and most of the time, it’s boring salmon fillets or fish sticks. I miss the wide array of fish and cooking methods I grew up with. Julia would often deep-fry mackerel (tenggiri) or threadfin (kurau) for a simple meal served with Sambal Kecap and a side of stir-fried spinach. As a child, it wasn’t my favorite meal. However, I can now appreciate that it’s speedy and fuss-free.

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