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20 Southeast Asian Fish Recipes
Explore 20 southeast asian fish recipes, featuring Indonesian, Filipino, Vietnamese, and more. Start with Asam Padeh Ikan (Minangkabau Tangy Spicy Fish Stew), try Coconut Ginger Braised Fish Fillets (Ginataang Isda), or browse the full selection below. Each dish includes its own photo and links to the complete ingredients, cooking times, and step-by-step method. Choose halal-certified ingredients where needed.
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Recipe 1 · Indonesian
Asam Padeh Ikan (Minangkabau Tangy Spicy Fish Stew)
A refreshing Sumatran red fish stew simmered without oil or coconut milk, relying on tamarind, galangal, and chilies for a clean, sour-spicy kick.
35 min · intermediate
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Recipe 2 · Filipino
Coconut Ginger Braised Fish Fillets (Ginataang Isda)
Tender white fish fillets poached in a fragrant coconut milk sauce infused with ginger, garlic, and fresh baby spinach.
30 min · beginner
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Recipe 3 · Vietnamese
Hanoi Turmeric Fish With Fresh Dill
A northern classic featuring firm fish fillets marinated in earthy turmeric and ginger, pan-seared with generous piles of fragrant fresh dill and scallions.
30 min · beginner
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Recipe 4 · Malaysian
Ikan Goreng Cili Garam
Golden turmeric-crusted fish fillets topped with a fiery, aromatic relish of fresh bird's eye chilies, shallots, and calamansi lime.
30 min · beginner
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Recipe 5 · Thai-inspired
Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles
Rich egg noodles served in a fragrant coconut curry broth with chicken, garnished with crispy noodles, crisp shallots, and fresh lime.
45 min · intermediate
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Recipe 6 · Thai
Northern Thai Minced Beef Salad (Larb Neua)
A tangy, herbaceous minced beef salad from Northern Thailand featuring toasted rice powder, fresh mint, lime, and crushed dried chili.
25 min · intermediate
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Recipe 7 · Indonesian
Ikan Bakar Jimbaran (Balinese Sweet-Spicy Glazed Fish)
Balinese coastal grilled fish fillets coated in a caramelized garlic-tamarind sweet soy glaze.
27 min · intermediate
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Recipe 8 · Filipino
Filipino Beef Kare-Kare In Savory Peanut Sauce
A comforting, iconic Filipino braise featuring tender halal beef stewed in a rich, golden peanut sauce accented with annatto, paired with eggplant, green beans, and fresh bok choy.
75 min · intermediate
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Recipe 9 · Vietnamese
Mekong Delta Tamarind Fish Soup
A refreshing sweet-and-sour Southern Vietnamese soup featuring white fish fillets, pineapple, tomato, and fresh herb garnishes.
35 min · beginner
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Recipe 10 · Malaysian
Kerabu Mangga Udang
A refreshingly crisp Malaysian salad of shredded green mango, juicy poached shrimp, toasted coconut flakes, and tangy lime dressing.
25 min · beginner
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Recipe 11 · Thai-inspired
Thai Coconut Tamarind Chicken Soup
A comforting, fragrant soup featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut broth spiced with lemongrass, galangal, tamarind, and lime.
35 min · beginner
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Recipe 12 · Thai
Southern Thai Dry Spiced Beef Curry
Known as Kua Kling, this bold Southern Thai specialty features ground beef dry-stir-fried in fragrant curry paste and finely shredded kaffir lime leaves without coconut milk.
30 min · intermediate
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Recipe 13 · Indonesian
Nasi Liwet Sunda (Sundanese Spiced Salted Fish And Coconut Rice)
A fragrant Sundanese one-pot rice meal simmered in light coconut broth with lemongrass, lime leaves, and crispy fried salted anchovies.
35 min · beginner
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Recipe 14 · Filipino
Filipino Chicken Afritada Stew
A comforting weekday chicken stew simmered with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a seasoned savory tomato sauce.
50 min · intermediate
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Recipe 15 · Vietnamese
Sài Gòn Garlic Butter Clams With Lemongrass
Fresh clams quickly tossed in a glossy sauce of golden garlic, sweet butter, minced lemongrass, and fresh herbs.
25 min · beginner
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Recipe 16 · Malaysian
Laksa Johor
A iconic southern Malaysian dish featuring spaghetti coated in a thick, fragrant coconut and spiced fish gravy, finished with toasted coconut paste.
55 min · intermediate
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Recipe 17 · Thai-inspired
Thai Steamed Lime And Garlic Fish Fillets
Delicate white fish fillets gently steamed and topped with a fiery, tangy sauce of fresh lime juice, garlic, chilies, and cilantro.
25 min · intermediate
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Recipe 18 · Thai
Southern Thai Turmeric Fried Fish
Crispy, golden pan-fried white fish fillets steeped in aromatic fresh turmeric and garlic paste, topped with crunchy toasted garlic bits.
25 min · beginner
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Recipe 19 · Indonesian
Pepes Ikan Kemangi (Herb-Steamed Spiced Fish Foil Packets)
Flaky white fish marinated in a vibrant turmeric-tamarind paste, wrapped with fresh basil leaves, and gently cooked inside foil packets for maximum succulence.
45 min · intermediate
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Recipe 20 · Filipino
Filipino Coconut Squash And Shrimp Stew
A lush, classic home-cooked stew featuring sweet kabocha squash, crisp green beans, and juicy shrimp simmered in savory garlic-ginger coconut cream.
40 min · beginner
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