Ikan belado

Today while making this ikan belado, I thought why not post it to this blog. Ikan belado is one of the dish served at any Padang restaurant. It's very simple to make.

Here is the ingredients:

Fried fish:

• 2 bonito medium sizes
• lime juice (of 1 lime)
• salt 
• oil to fry

Belado sambal:

• fresh red chili coarsely ground (approx 8-10 tbs)
• 5 shallots (coarsely ground)
• salt

Directions:

1. Cut the fish into 4 parts
2. Add salt and lime juice
3. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes to marinate
4. Heat oil in the frying pan and fry the fish then set aside
5. Reduce the oil and then fry the shallots and then add the fresh chilli
6. Taste the chili paste and add salt if necessary, allow the fry for a while until the raw smells of chili or shallots gone. Set aside and let it cool.
7. Top the fish with chili paste
8. Ready to serve.