Black Pomfret stuff with Lemongrass spice (Ikan Bawal Goreng Bumbu Serai)

370 grams black pomfret, washed, pat dried and innards removed
2 cups cooking oil, for deep frying

Spice stuffing

25 grams red chilies
6 (25 grams) shallots
2 (10 grams) garlic cloves
3 whole candlenut, toasted
1 centimeter fresh turmeric root
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 stalks lemongrass
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Grind all spices ingredient in a food processor or pound in a mortal and pestle

Make a deep cut on the top side of the fish. Insert the stuffing as much as you can

Deep fry the fish in hot oil for 10 minutes each side, till both sides are cooked.

Serve with steamed rice.

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