Servings: 5 people
Calories: 138kcal
Equipment
- Blender
- stirrer
- Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Pandan Leaf finely sliced
- 2 Lemongrass stalks crushed
- 3 Kaffir lime leaves finely sliced
- 5 Shallots
- 4 Long red cayenne peppers, diced
- Birds Eye Chillies as desired cm Ginger, grated
- 30 Lemon basil leaves finely sliced
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 200 grams Skipjack broiled as the best option or canned
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 250 ml Thick coconut milk
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
Instructions
- Begin by combining the Pandan Leaf, Lemongrass Stalks, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Shallots, Long Red Cayenne Peppers, Bird's Eye Chilies, Ginger, and Lemon Basil Leaves in a medium bowl. Mix all of the ingredients together until they are combined.
- Using a food processor or blender, add the Garlic Cloves and blend until a smooth paste forms. Then, add the Skipjack and Salt to the blender or food processor and mix until it is all combined and forms a paste.
- Next, heat the Thick Coconut Milk in a large pot over medium heat. Once heated, add the Pandan Leaf, Lemongrass Stalk, Kaffir Lime Leaves, and Shallots mixture to the pot. Stir occasionally.
- Add the Skipjack paste and stir until everything is combined. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Finally, add the Dried Oregano to the pot and mix until all ingredients are well combined. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the Cakalang Pampis over steamed jasmine rice and top with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
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Notes
- If you’re not a fan of spicy food, feel free to omit the long red cayenne peppers and bird-eye chilies from the recipe.
- For an even creamier dish, add an extra can of coconut milk to the pot before simmering.
- To make it easier to blend the skipjack paste, freeze the tuna for at least 15 minutes before blending. This will help break down any large chunks.
- If you can’t find Pandan Leaf, substitute it with fresh basil leaves instead!
- For an extra boost of flavor, add a tablespoon of fish sauce to the pot before simmering.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal
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