Gulai Daun Singkong Tumbuk

Serves 4 with rice and other dishes.

Ingredients

 * ½ piece fresh ginger, sliced
 * 1 small onion, sliced
 * 1 or 2 fresh, hot red chiles, seeded, sliced
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp sugar
 * ¼ tsp turmeric
 * 2 cups coconut milk
 * 1 whole red snapper or similar fish, about 1 pound
 * 1 slice Laos galangal s.c.
 * 2 stalks lemon grass or two slices lemon
 * ¼ lb spinach or Swiss chard, coarsely chopped

Directions

 * 1) Process the ginger, onion, chile, salt, sugar, turmeric and ¼ cup of the coocnut milk into a smooth paste.
 * 2) Set aside.
 * 3) Grill fish over charcoal or in a gas or electric broiler for 2 minutes on each side.
 * 4) Put the remaining coconut milk and the spice paste in a large skillet and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
 * 5) Add the Laos and lemon grass and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
 * 6) Add the fish and greens, cook for 15 minutes basting occasionally.
 * 7) Serve warm.