Asam Pedas – Malaysian Sour and Spicy Fish Stew

Asam pedas, fish with tamarind and chilies, a Malaysian recipe.

Asam pedas is a well-known Malaysian sour and spicy fish stew built around tamarind and a chili-heavy spice paste. The broth is thin, sharp and deeply aromatic, and the fish cooks directly in the chili-tamarind base until it absorbs the flavor. This version includes tomatoes and okra, which are commonly used in Melaka and Johor […]