{"id":2285,"date":"2023-06-12T11:13:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T05:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=2285"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:06:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:36:16","slug":"dried-fish-nehtili-bombil-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/dried-fish-nehtili-bombil-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Delectable Dry Fish Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Welcome, adventurous foodies. Today, we\u2019re diving into the deep end of the ocean with a variety of <em style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried fish delights<\/em>. Grab your aprons and your sense of humour, because this journey is going to be as fun as it is\u00a0flavourful!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>\u00a0Ingredients To Make The Dried Fish Delight<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500g dry fish (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtohome.com\/dry-anchovy-small-100-gm-pack.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nethili karuvadu<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtohome.com\/dry-bombay-duck-bombil-salted-100g-pack.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried bombay duck<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suke bombil<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtohome.com\/dry-shark-250.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried shark fish <\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtohome.com\/dry-anchovy-medium-whole-salted-100g-pack.html\">Anchovy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtohome.com\/dry-white-sardine-veloori-whole-salted-100g-pack.html\">sardine<\/a><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an extra zing or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salted dried cod fish <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtohome.com\/catalog-elastic\/search\/?q=drief+cod+fish\">Reef Cod<\/a>, Hamour or Kalava)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a unique twist \u2013 take your pick!)<\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try FreshToHome range <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtohome.com\/dry-anchovy-small-100-gm-pack.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dry fish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; it\u2019s formalin &amp; ammonia free, <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>sun-Dried in a healthy fashion unlike smoked dry fish which has bad side effects on the body. It\u2019s also relatively low in sodium content when compared to other salt fish available in the market.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons tamarind paste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 onion, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 lemongrass stalks, bruised<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-6 dried red chilies, soaked in warm water and blended<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 fresh red chilies, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon shrimp paste (belacan)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small pineapple, cut into chunks (because pineapple is always a party)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tomatoes, quartered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh coriander for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The Fun-Filled, Step-by-Step Cooking Guide for making <\/b><b><i>dry fish curry<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>1.<br \/>\nSoak the Dry Fish<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first \u2013 our star players (the dry fish) need a little pampering. Soak your chosen dry fish in water for about 10-30 minutes to soften them up. Think of this as their spa day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2.<br \/>\nThe Tamarind Tang<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a bowl, mix the tamarind paste with water to create a tamarind juice. This tangy elixir is the backbone of our dish, adding that signature sour kick to our spicy fish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.<br \/>\nAn Aromatic Adventure<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, sliced ginger, and bruised lemongrass. Saut\u00e9 until the onions are translucent and your kitchen smells like the best kind of chaos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2287\" style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180230.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2287\" data-attachment-id=\"2287\" data-permalink=\"\/blog\/dried-fish-nehtili-bombil-recipe\/screenshot-2024-06-25-180230\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180230.png?fit=571%2C382&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"571,382\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A pan of chopped onions and lemon grass getting ready to be cooked into something delicious.\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Aromatics are getting caramelized to perfection! The sweetness of the onions and the distinct taste of lemon grass will have your mouth watering in anticipation of a delicious meal. I can almost smell the heavenly aroma filling the kitchen. What will you be adding to this pan to create a culinary masterpiece?&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180230.png?fit=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180230.png?fit=571%2C382&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2287\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180230-300x201.png\" alt=\"Finely chopped onions and lemon grass frying in a pan, the initial stage of dried fish recipe.\" width=\"448\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180230.png?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180230.png?w=571&amp;ssl=1 571w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sizzling onions and lemon grass in a pan<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>4.<br \/>\nSpice It Up<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now add the blended dried red chilies and shrimp paste. Stir well to combine, and cook for about 5 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the chilli paste. If you\u2019re starting to sweat a bit, you\u2019re on the right track!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5.<br \/>\nAdd the Tamarind Juice<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour the tamarind juice into the pot, stirring to combine all the aromatic ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. The sour tang of the tamarind will start to mingle beautifully with the spicy chilli paste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6.<br \/>\nSimmer the Fish<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently add your pre-soaked dry fish into the pot. Be careful not to stir too vigorously to avoid breaking the fish. Let them soak up the tangy, spicy goodness for about 10 minutes. This is where the magic happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7.<br \/>\nAdd Tomato Tang<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw in quartered tomatoes to the spicy broth. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until everything is cooked through and the flavours are well blended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8.<br \/>\nSeason to Perfection<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add sugar and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning until you achieve the perfect balance of sour, spicy, and sweet. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>9.<br \/>\nServe It Up In Style<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dried Fish pairs beautifully with steamed white rice, which helps to balance the bold flavours. You can also serve it with a side of fresh vegetables or a simple cucumber salad for a refreshing contrast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cooking Tips and Trivia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>1.<br \/>\nFish Variety<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we\u2019ve highlighted a few dry fish options, feel free to experiment. Nethili karuvadu (dried anchovy) adds a distinct umami flavour, while <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried Bombay duck <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried shark fish<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bring their unique textures and tastes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2.<br \/>\nFish textures<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s an interesting version that can be made called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karuvadu fry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nethili karuvadu fry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead of simmering the fish, we fry it for 5 mins until golden brown and then add it to the gravy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.<br \/>\nSpice Levels<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust the heat to your preference. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the number of dried chilies or use milder fresh chilies. For those who love a fiery kick, add more chilies or a dash of chilli powder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4.<br \/>\nLeftovers<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried Fish tastes even better the next day as the flavours continue to meld together. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving. It\u2019s like having a flavour explosion in your fridge!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Versatile Vivacious Feast<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_2288\" style=\"width: 463px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180242.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2288\" data-attachment-id=\"2288\" data-permalink=\"\/blog\/dried-fish-nehtili-bombil-recipe\/screenshot-2024-06-25-180242\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180242.png?fit=572%2C379&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"572,379\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside Cod fish cakes that are golden-fried to perfection.\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Indulge in the cod fish cakes that has a delightful explosion of flavor and texture. Made with perfectly seasoned codfish, they&#8217;re crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Just one bite and you&#8217;ll be hooked! Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for a truly satisfying snack or light meal. I guarantee your taste buds will be doing a happy dance!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180242.png?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180242.png?fit=572%2C379&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2288\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180242-300x199.png\" alt=\"Final and finished plating of dried fish cakes\" width=\"453\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180242.png?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180242.png?w=572&amp;ssl=1 572w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dried Cod Fish Cakes\/Cutlets<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry fish recipes are like culinary globetrotters, jet-setting across the world to tantalise taste buds in the most exciting ways! Picture this: from the spicy sass of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried bombay duck recipe<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India to the comforting cuddle of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried cod recipes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Europe, these dishes are passport-stamped with flavour. And let\u2019s not forget the rhythm and spice of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African dried fish recipes<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adding a dance of delight to every bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeling fancy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How about sinking your teeth into crispy <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried cod fish cakes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a Caribbean delight that\u2019s like a tropical party in your mouth! And oh, the adventure continues with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese dried fish recipes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Far east where dry fish is stir-fried to a flavourful delicacy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chilli fish dry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So buckle up, taste buds, because with dried fish recipes, the world is your oyster&#8230; or should we say, your cod, your bombay duck, your&#8230; you get the drift!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>SUBMITTED BY:<\/b><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><em><strong>Nikita Goswami<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreshToHome Customer, Since 2023<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish Lover &amp; Weekend Home Chef <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome, adventurous foodies. Today, we\u2019re diving into the deep end of the ocean with a variety of dried fish delights. Grab your aprons and your sense of humour, because this journey is going to be as fun as it is\u00a0flavourful! &nbsp; \u00a0Ingredients To Make The Dried Fish Delight 500g dry fish (nethili karuvadu, dried bombay [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2286,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[110,4,5],"tags":[501,493,484,502,494,499,500,495,492,491,496,490,497,498],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-25-180216.png?fit=569%2C415&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p79bGN-AR","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2285"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2285"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3779,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2285\/revisions\/3779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}