Masam Keueueng
Masam keueueng is an Acehnese sour-spicy fish curry brightened with asam sunti or bilimbi, turmeric, chile, and aromatic leaves. The sauce is thinner than a stew but vivid and fragrant, with enough acidity to wake up the fish and rice.
π Recipe adapted from Wikidata (Dish)
Blend shallots, garlic, turmeric, chile paste, and salt into a smooth spice paste.
Cook the paste in oil until fragrant, then add water, sour fruit or tamarind, and aromatic leaves.
Simmer fish steaks gently in the sour-spicy broth until just cooked through.
Adjust salt and acidity, then serve hot with steamed rice.
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