Name: Fried Dory Fish with Sambal Dabu-Dabu
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 400g dory fish fillets; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp pepper; 8 tbsp tapioca flour; 5 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 egg + 8 tbsp water + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, mix well; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 5 red chilies, thinly sliced; 1 tomato or 4 cherry tomatoes, cut into small squares; 1 small cucumber, cut into small squares; ½ lemon, squeeze the juice; 1 tsp vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; ½ tsp salt

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Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

Dory fish has become well-known because of its firm texture and low-calorie content. “”

Easy to cook and delicious Fried Dory Fish with Sambal Dabu-Dabu.

Dory fish fillet is a delicacy that has been enjoyed by generations of seafood lovers. The firm white flesh of the dory fish provides a mild and delicate flavor, making it an ideal ingredient for both simple and complex dishes alike. The most popular way to prepare a dory fillet is through pan-frying or baking. Serve your freshly cooked fish fillets with your favorite sauces, seasonings, and sides for a delicious meal that will satisfy your appetite! Dory fish is a type of whitefish that finds its native habitat in Southeast Asia. It's sustainably farmed and also exceptionally nutrient-rich, which is why it's a staple of many restaurants and cuisines. This fish has become well-known because of its firm texture and low-calorie content. Most dory fishes are harvested when they reach a length of 10-15 inches and have weights between 1 and 2 pounds. The dory fillet can be prepared by baking, frying, or poaching in liquid to bring out its delicate flavor profile and make it even more succulent and enticing. A number of ingredients can be added to marinate or season the fish, including shallots, garlic, onions, herbs, and spices as well as lemon juice or white wine for extra zest if desired. You can consider using dory fish fillets as a seafood ingredient in soups and stews, as well as creamy pasta or satisfying salads. Whatever you choose to do with this versatile fish will surely be delectable!

YIELDS 2 serving(s)

TOTAL TIME 45 minute(s)

Ingredients

400g dory fish fillets
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper

Dry and Wet Batter

8 tbsp tapioca flour
5 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 egg + 8 tbsp water + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, mix well

Sambal Dabu-Dabu

4 shallots, thinly sliced
5 red chilies, thinly sliced
1 tomato or 4 cherry tomatoes, cut into small squares
1 small cucumber, cut into small squares
½ lemon, squeeze the juice
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt

Steps

Cut the dory fish fillets as in the photo. After that, sprinkle it with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Leave it for 20 minutes.

Step 1 of cooking Fried Dory Fish with Sambal Dabu-Dabu.

Sambal Dabu-Dabu: Mix all the ingredients for Sambal Dabu-Dabu, make sure it tastes sour, spicy, and a little bit sweet, then put it in the refrigerator.

Step 2 of cooking Fried Dory Fish with Sambal Dabu-Dabu.

DRY BATTER: Mix tapioca flour with all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. WET BATTER: Mix eggs, water, and all-purpose flour. First, coat the dory fish with the dry batter, then dip it into the wet batter. After that, coat it again with dry batter.