SPICY JUHU SINGKAH

 


Juhu Singkah is a traditional dish from Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It's a savory and spicy fish soup made with various aromatic herbs and spices. Here's a recipe for making Juhu Singkah:

Ingredients:

For the Fish Soup:

  • 500g fish fillets (such as mackerel or snapper), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 liter water or fish stock
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, dissolved in 1/2 cup water
  • Salt to taste

For the Spice Paste (Bumbu):

  • 6 shallots, peeled
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 10 red chili peppers (adjust to taste)
  • 2 bird's eye chili peppers (optional, for extra heat)
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled
  • 1-inch piece of galangal, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi or belacan)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

For Garnish:

  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Fried shallots

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Spice Paste (Bumbu):

    • In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients for the spice paste and blend until smooth. If necessary, add a little water to facilitate blending.

  2. Cooking the Fish Soup:

    • In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. Add Water and Aromatics:

    • Pour in the water or fish stock into the pot. Add the chopped tomatoes, bruised lemongrass stalks, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir well to combine.

  4. Simmering:

    • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

  5. Add Tamarind Paste:

    • Add the dissolved tamarind paste to the soup, stirring well. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

  6. Add Fish and Seasoning:

    • Carefully add the fish pieces to the soup. Let the fish cook in the soup for about 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Season the soup with salt to taste.

  7. Serve:

    • Ladle the Juhu Singkah into serving bowls.
    • Garnish with fresh basil leaves, lime wedges, and fried shallots.
    • Serve hot with steamed rice or rice cakes (ketupat or lontong).

Enjoy your flavorful and spicy Juhu Singkah! Adjust the amount of chili peppers according to your preferred level of spiciness.

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