Ingredients :

• 500 g Gray Mullet / Milkfish
• 1-2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 750 cc Water
• 2 stalks Lemon grass, bruised
• 1 cm Galangal, bruised
• 3 cm Ginger, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 6 cm Turmeric, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 8 Shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 Tomatoes, quartered or 10 carambolas, halved
• Salt and sugar

Method :

* Rub fish with lime juice and salt.
* Let it stand for 15 minutes.
* Wash and drain.
* Bring water to the boil and add all ingredients except fish.
* Simmer over low heat.
* When the gravy turns yellow, add fish.
* Reduce heat and continue cooking.
* Simmer until the fish is cooked and the spices are absorbed.
* Season to taste.