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.