Pecel Lele
Crispy fried catfish served with a spicy peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, and rice. A beloved Indonesian street food dish that's surprisingly simple to make at home.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook the 2 cups rice according to package directions; keep warm.
Step 2
Blanch the 1 cup green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
Step 3
Rub the 4 catfish fillets with juice from the 1 lime and a pinch of salt; let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry the catfish in batches until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
Step 5
In a bowl, mix 0.5 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce, 2 tbsp chili paste, and 3 tbsp hot water until smooth; add more water for a pourable sauce.
Step 6
Serve the catfish with rice, green beans, and the peanut sauce; garnish with crispy fried shallots if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Pot for rice
- Small pot for blanching
- Mixing bowl
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