Guai Daun Singlong Tumbuk (Grilled Fish with Greens)
Guai Daun Singlong Tumbuk (Grilled Fish with Greens) is a traditional Sumatran recipe for a classic dish of whole fish that's grilled and served with an accompanied of greens cooked with a spice blend and coconut milk. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sumatran version of: Grilled Fish with Greens (Guai Daun Singlong Tumbuk).
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Ingredients:
2 cm piece of fresh ginger, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 fresh, hot, red chillies, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
500ml coconut milk
1 whole red snapper (or similar fish, about 450g), cleaned, scaled and gutted
1 slice galangal
2 stalks lemongrass
115g spinach or Swiss chard, coarsely chopped
Method:
Combine the ginger, onion, chilli, salt, sugar, turmeric and 65ml of the coconut milk in a food processor. Blend to a smooth paste then set aside.
Cook the fish by by grilling on a barbecue or under a grill (broiler) for about 2 minutes per side.
Combine the spice paste and the remaining coconut milk in a large pan or wok and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Add the galangal and lemongrass and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Now add the fish to the pan along with the greens, return to a simmer then cover and cook for 15 minutes, ensuring you baste the fish occasionally with the coconut sauce.
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