Resep Pempek Ikan Tongkol Anti Gagal
Introduction
Pempek is a traditional food from Palembang, South Sumatra. This savory dish is made from fish and sago flour. One of the most popular types of pempek is pempek ikan tongkol, which is made from mackerel tuna. In this article, we will share with you a fail-proof recipe for making pempek ikan tongkol.
Ingredients
For the pempek:
- 500 grams of ikan tongkol (mackerel tuna)
- 500 grams of sago flour
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 500 ml of water
For the sauce:
- 500 ml of vinegar
- 250 grams of palm sugar
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 5 bird's eye chilies, chopped
- 2 teaspoons of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the fish
Clean and debone the ikan tongkol. Cut it into small pieces and put it in a blender or food processor. Add the garlic and water, then blend until smooth.
Step 2: Make the dough
In a mixing bowl, mix the sago flour and salt. Add the fish mixture gradually, while stirring continuously. Mix until well combined and the dough is smooth.
Step 3: Shape the pempek
Take a small amount of dough and shape it into a ball. Flatten it with your hands, then shape it into an oval or cylindrical shape. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
Step 4: Boil the pempek
Boil a pot of water. Add the pempek and cook until they float to the surface. Remove from the water and let them cool.
Step 5: Make the sauce
In a saucepan, mix the vinegar, palm sugar, garlic, bird's eye chilies, and salt. Cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Step 6: Serve the pempek
Slice the pempek and serve with the sauce. Enjoy your delicious pempek ikan tongkol!
Tips
- Make sure the fish is fresh to avoid a fishy taste.
- Use cold water to mix the dough to prevent it from becoming too sticky.
- Boil the pempek in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
- Adjust the amount of bird's eye chilies according to your preference for spice.
Conclusion
Pempek ikan tongkol is a delicious and popular dish that is enjoyed by many. With this recipe, you can make your own pempek ikan tongkol that is guaranteed to be a success. Try it out and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills!
