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Siomay Tongkol is a popular street food in Indonesia. It is a steamed fish dumpling that is served with peanut sauce and chili sauce. The fish used in this recipe is usually tuna or mackerel, but you can also use any white fish. This dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack or a main course.
Ingredients
For the dumplings:
- 500g tuna or mackerel
- 150g tapioca starch
- 100g wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Water, as needed
For the peanut sauce:
- 150g peanuts, roasted and ground
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 red chilies, chopped
- 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- Water, as needed
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the fish
Clean the fish and remove the bones. Cut the fish into small pieces and put them in a bowl. Add tapioca starch, wheat flour, eggs, salt, sugar, pepper, minced garlic, sesame oil, and vegetable oil. Mix well. Gradually add water and mix until the dough becomes smooth.
Step 2: Make the dumplings
Take a spoonful of dough and shape it into a small ball. Put the ball on a piece of banana leaf or parchment paper. Repeat until the dough is used up.
Step 3: Steam the dumplings
Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket. Steam them over high heat for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 4: Prepare the peanut sauce
In a frying pan, sauté minced garlic and chopped red chilies until fragrant. Add ground peanuts, sweet soy sauce, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and water. Cook until the sauce thickens. You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
Arrange the steamed dumplings on a plate and serve with peanut sauce and chili sauce. You can also add some chopped cabbage, cucumber, and fried shallots as a garnish. Siomay Tongkol is best enjoyed while it’s still warm.
Conclusion
Siomay Tongkol is a delicious Indonesian street food that you can easily make at home. The combination of steamed fish dumplings and savory peanut sauce is a match made in heaven. This dish is perfect for a snack, a party, or a quick meal. Give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills!
