Name: Authentic Masak Lemak Tempoyak Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 500 g freshwater fish (Patin or Pangasius), cut into large steaks; 1 cup tempoyak (fermented durian); 400 ml thick coconut milk; 400 ml water; 4 stalks lemongrass, bruised; 2 large turmeric leaves, torn (optional, for aroma); 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (asam keping); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity); 3 tablespoons cooking oil; *Spice Paste (Bahan Kisar):**; 15 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water; 5 fresh red chilies; 10 shallots, peeled; 5 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled; 2 inches galangal, peeled; 1 inch fresh turmeric, peeled (or 1 teaspoon turmeric powder)

Masak Lemak Tempoyak 🇲🇾 Malaysia

A dish with fermented durian (tempoyak) cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce.

Coconut Durian

Made with

Durian coconut milk spices

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