Fish roe is a nutritious food ingredient and a popular choice for delicious and healthy meals. Besides its unique taste, this food is believed to help tighten the tummy when cooked in the right way. Here are three recipes you can try:
1. Spiced Fried Fish Roe
This dish is not only easy to prepare but also full of flavorful spices. The combination of traditional spices helps boost metabolism and provides longer satiety, ideal for maintaining body shape.
Ingredients:
- 300g fish roe
- 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel powder
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Cooking method:
- Clean the fish roe thoroughly and drain.
- Marinate it with turmeric, fennel powder, and salt.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry it until crispy.
- Remove and serve hot with plain rice or fresh salad.
2. Fried Fish Roe with Sambal
Fried fish roe with sambal delivers a spicy-sweet flavor that is irresistible. This dish pairs perfectly with hot rice, satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 300g fish roe
- 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons sambal (ready-made or homemade)
Cooking method:
- Clean the fish roe, coat it with turmeric and salt.
- Fry it until crispy, then set aside.
- Heat the sambal in a pan until fragrant.
- Add it and mix well until coated with sambal.
- Serve hot with plain rice.
3. “Masak Lemak Cili Api”
For fans of coconut-based dishes, this spicy coconut gravy or ‘Masak Lemak Cili Api’ recipe is the perfect choice. The heat from the chili enhances calorie burning and provides extra energy.
Ingredients:
- 300g fish roe
- 200ml thick coconut milk
- 3 red bird’s eye chilies
- 1 red onion
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 1 turmeric leaf
- Salt and sugar.
Cooking method:
- Pound the chilies and red onion into a paste.
- Heat the coconut milk in a pot with lemongrass and the paste.
- Add the fish roe and simmer over low heat until it boils.
- Add the turmeric leaf, salt, and sugar to taste.
- Serve with hot rice to enjoy the perfect spicy and creamy flavor.
This menu is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in various ways. The three dishes above are not only delicious but also help tighten the tummy naturally. Try these recipes at home and experience their benefits! Happy cooking!
More articles related:
- 6 Local Spices and Herbs Becoming Extinct in Malay Cuisine
- Gulai Kemahang: A Traditional Recipe Full of Nostalgia
Article by Syuriana Ibrahim
