Balinese-style Fish


 * Serves 5

Ingredients

 * 1 kg fish steaks
 * 2 onions, chopped finely
 * 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
 * 1½ teaspoons fresh ginger, grated finely
 * 1½ teaspoons sambal ulek
 * 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated finely
 * 1 teaspoon Laos powder
 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 2 tablespoons palm sugar
 * 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
 * salt to taste
 * peanut oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Wash the fish fillet, drain and pat dry with paper towels.
 * 2) Then cut the fillet into serving portions.
 * 3) Heat a small saucepan with about 2 tablespoons of oil.
 * 4) Saute the onions until soft.
 * 5) Add the garlic and ginger and stir over moderate heat until golden brown.
 * 6) Add lemon rind, Laos powder, sambal ulek, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar and salt to taste.
 * 7) Simmer for 2 – 3 minutes, and set aside.
 * 8) Heat a deep frying pan with the peanut oil and fry the fish until golden brown on both sides.
 * 9) Darin, put on serving place and spoon the sauce over before serving hot with rice.