Categories: North Sumatra, Traditional Cuisine

Arsik fish is a traditional dish from North Sumatra. The basic ingredient of the dish is carp fish. The dish is often served in a certain celebration, thus there is an etiquette in serving the dish. What makes the dish unique is the use of spices which only can be found in north Sumatra, namely Andaliman and Cikala tamarind.

1. Haluskan bawang putih, bawang merah, jahe, lengkuas. Lumuri ikan dengan bumbu halus, garam, dan merica

2. Untuk sambal : kupas sereh ambil bagian tengah sereh. Haluskan kemiri, cabe rawit, bawang merah, bawang putih, dan andaliman

3. Goreng ikan sampai matang, angkat dan tiriskan

4. Sajikan ikan dengan dilumuri sambal andaliman yg sudah jadi. Selamat mencoba