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MASAK LEMAK CILI API IKAN KELI SALAI
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Introduction and history
Negeri Sembilan, also known as Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, is a state located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The people of Negeri Sembilan are originally from the Minangkabau tribe in West Sumatra, Indonesia, who migrated here in the 14th century. This community group then settled in nine areas of Johol, Jelebu, Klang, Sungei Ujong, Naning, Rembau, Jelai, Segamat, and Pasir Besar, which then formed a federation known as Negeri Sembilan.
In terms of traditional cuisine, Negeri Sembilan is famous for its Gulai Lemak Chili Api, also known as "masak lomak lado api." This dish is a symbol of Negeri Sembilan's traditional Malay cuisine, emerging from the influence of Minangkabau. It is often prepared using ingredients such as fish, snails, chicken, vegetables, and smoked meat. Thus, Masak Lemak Cili Api Ikan Keli Salai is extremely popular because of its rich and spicy taste, making it one of the iconic foods in this state.
Masak Lemak Cili Api Ikan Keli Salai cuisine is important for the people of Negeri Sembilan as a symbol of cultural identity, a special dish in traditional ceremonies, a heritage for generations, a tourism attraction, and unifying the community through the practice of communal cooperation.
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Ingredients for Masak Lemak Cili Api Ikan Keli Salai cuisine is:
Smoked catfish (Ikan keli salai) – the main ingredient, typically grilled or smoked beforehand.
Coconut milk – for a thick and creamy gravy.
Hot chillies – give a special spiciness.
Turmeric – pounded or blended for color and flavor.
Lemongrass – tapped for fragrance.
Turmeric leaves – finely sliced to enhance the flavor.
Salt and sugar – to taste.
Ingredients Preparation
Mash chillies and turmeric until crushed. Tap lemongrass stems and finely slice turmeric leaves.
Cooking Kuah Lemak
Add the coconut milk to the pot along with the crushed chillies, turmeric, and lemongrass. Stir slowly so that the coconut milk does not break the oil.
Add Ikan Keli Salai
Once the coconut milk begins to boil, add the ikan keli salai to the gravy. Let the sauce boil slowly and the fish absorb the flavor of the gravy.
Season the gravy
Add salt and sugar to taste. Add sliced turmeric leaves to add aroma.
Ready to Serve
When the gravy is thick and blended together, turn off the heat. Masak Lemak Cili Api Ikan Keli Salai is then ready to serve.
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Reference Source
Bahan Bacaan
Azizah Mat Roff (2021). Takut nak masak Lemak Cili Api Negeri Sembilan. Jom ikut ini. Rasa Online. https://www.rasa.my/takut-nak-masak-lemak-cili-api-negeri-sembilan-jom-ikut-petua-ini/
Farhana Syahirah. (2023). Sembilang Salai Masak Lemak Cili Api, Ikut Style ‘Nogori’ Punya Resipi. My Resepi Online. https://myresipi.com/sembilang-salai-masak-lemak-cili-api/
Hamizatun Maizan (2021). Merecik! Tengok Ikan Keli Salai Masak Lemak Cili Api, Ayuh Cuba Resipi Datin Azrene. Nona Online. https://www.nona.my/merecik-tengok-ikan-keli-salai-masak-lemak-cili-api-ayuh-cuba-resipi-datin-azrene/
Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Rosdianah binti Roman
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Negeri Sembilan
Kompleks JKKN Negeri Sembilan
Jalan Sungai Ujong
70200 Seremban
NEGERI SEMBILAN DARUL KHUSUS
06-767 6793/763 6308 / 761 0593
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