Ikan Masak Apek (Fish Cooked in Taufu and Fermented Soy Bean)

"This dish is a favourite of my mother-in-law."

IKAN MASAK APEK 

( FISH COOKED IN TAUFU AND FERMENTED SOY BEAN)

Ingredients:

1 pomfret (it can be black or white)

1 leek

2 soft Japanese tofu (the rectangle one)

3 garlic ( sliced)

3 tblsp tau choo ( fermented soya bean , whole)

1 fresh chilly

1 cup oil

2 cups water

Method

1. Cut the fish into pieces according to your preference

2.Wash the leek and cut it into 1 inch length. Then halve it.in

3. Heat the oil and fry the fish, When turning the fish over be careful that the fish do not fall into pieces. A non-stick skillet would be helpful.

4. When the fish is half cooked, take it out and take out half the oil.

5. Fry the garlic but do not brown it. Put in the leek and tofu ( cut it into 6 pieces). Add in the tau choo and cut chilly.  Add in the water.

6. Put back the fish and cook for another ten minutes