Asam Pedas (Malaysian Sour and Spicy Fish Stew)

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

Asam pedas is a Malaysian fish stew built around tamarind and a chili-based spice paste. The broth is thin, sharp and quite punchy, with the fish simmered directly in it so it takes on all that flavor. This version includes tomatoes and okra, which you’ll often see in Melaka and Johor styles. The tomatoes soften […]