Gulai Daun Singkong Tumbuk (Grilled Fish With

Gulai Daun Singkong Tumbuk (Grilled Fish With

Yield: 4 Servings

1/2 piece fresh ginger,sliced

1 sm onion,sliced

1 or 2 fresh,hot red chilies,

- seeded,, sliced

1/2 t salt

1/4 t sugar

1/4 t turmeric

2 c coconut milk

1 whole red snapper (or

-similar)

- fish,,about 1 pound

1 sl laos [galangal s.c.]

2 stalks lemon grass (or two)

-slices le,mon

1/4 lb spinach (or swiss chard)

-coarsely ch,opped

Process the ginger, onion, chili, salt, sugar, turmeric and 1/4 cup

of the coocnut milk into a smooth paste. Set aside

Grill fish over charcoal or in a gas or electric broiler for 2

minutes on each side.

Put the remaining coconut milk and the spice paste in a large skillet

and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Add the laos and lemon grass

and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the fish and

greens, cook for 15 minutes basting occasionally. Serve warm.

Serves 4 with rice and other dishes.