Daeng Semur (Boiled Mackerel In Coconut Milk)

Ingredients :

• 1kg mackerel
• 1 cup of grated coconut 
• 1 cup of coconut milk 
• 5 cloves garlic 
• 2 shallots 
• 10g galangal 
• 2 stalks of lemon grass 
• 2 tablespoon fennel powder
• 2 tablespoon cumin powder
• 2 inches cinnamon stick
• 1 pcs clove
• 1 pcs star anise
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoon tamarind juice
• 3 red chilies (sliced)
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoon cooking oil

Methods :

1. Heat oil in a wok and fry sliced ingredients till fragrant
2. Add in fennel, cumin, star anise, clove and cinnamon
3. Fry over a slow fire for a few minutes before adding in the coconut milk, sugar, salt and tamarind juice. Simmer for 2 minutes
4. Add in the prepared fish with the fried coconut, chilies and seasonings
5. Continue to cook till quite dry
6. When ready, dish out into a bowl, garnish with fried shallots and serve