Saturday, January 27, 2024

Turmeric Fish Recipes: Malay Malaysian Styles

Six pieces of chilli powder and fresh turmeric marinated fish, wrapped in turmeric leaves and pan grilled
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Turmeric speaks for itself with its well-known health benefits (TURMERIC RICE RECIPE).. Let’s focus on how to make turmeric fish, using fresh turmeric grown at Nava’s Zen. It’s not just the fresh turmeric but also the turmeric leaves used for wrapping the fish. There are two variations, both popular Malay Malaysian styles (BEST MALAY OKRA RECIPE). These recipes may not follow traditional standards, but they are unique and truly exceptional.

A large pot of turmeric plant on highly level in an urban garden

Turmeric Wrapped Fish
Ingredients
1 piece of wolf herring (ikan kurau)
1-inch fresh turmeric, peeled and pounded
1/2 tbsp yogurt
Fresh turmeric leaves
1 tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Method
Coat the fish with the pounded turmeric and salt.
Apply yogurt evenly over the fish.
Wrap the fish with fresh turmeric leaves, securing with toothpicks.
Heat oil in a wok, place the wrapped fish inside, cover, and cook thoroughly.
Once cooked, remove the lid and allow the leaves to crisp up.

A sizeable piece of wolf herring with some pounded fresh turmeric atop

A sizeable sliced fish, lathered with pounded fresh turmeric and pricked with a fork

Wrapping a sizeable piece of sliced fish in turmeric leaves

Sliced one piece of fish, wrapped with fresh turmeric leaves, and secured with tooth picks


Turmeric Fish Wrapped In Turmeric Leaves
Ingredients
6 small pieces of mackerel
1-inch fresh turmeric, pounded
Chili powder to taste
Lime juice to taste
Salt to taste
Fresh turmeric leaves
2 tbsp oil

Method
Rub the pounded turmeric juice onto the fish.
Add chili powder, lime juice, and salt, mixing well.
Tear turmeric leaves into strips and wrap them around the fish, securing with toothpicks if needed.
Heat oil on a portable stovetop grill, place the fish on the grill, and cook on both sides until done.


Pan grilled 6 small slices of fish, marinated with chilli powder and fresh turmeric juice, and wrapped with strips of turmeric leaves

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