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Spicy Tuna Fish Sambal using Onions - Made in Under 30 min

An easy to make fish sambal that pairs well as a side to your meals OR use it as fillings to create delicious food. Nonetheless, the sambal itself taste rich with flavours.
Course filling, Sambal, Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Fazna Irfan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • Curry leaves
  • 1 tsp Ginger optional
  • 1 tsp garlic optional
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 & 1/2 medium-size Onions sliced
  • 1/2 small tomato diced -optional
  • 1 & 1/2 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or as needed
  • 1 can Flaked/Chunk light tuna 170g drain out the water
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper optional

Instructions

  1. Note - Most of the cooking is done on medium heat if at any point you get a whiff of smoke or burning smell, reduce the heat. If it looks dry add very little oil to it only if necessary.

  2. Start by using a non-stick heavy pan/pot, add the oil, curry leaves, mustard seeds, ginger/garlic, turmeric powder, onions, tomato, chilli flakes and give it a good mix.

  3. Let it cook for about 2 minutes. Give it a good mix again then cover it with a lid and let it cook for about 5-8 more minutes.
  4. Remove the lid, give it a mix and check to see if the onions are done as you like. The onions can be medium or well done, it is up to you.

  5. I always let it cook a few more minutes since I like my onions well done then I finally add the tuna fish along with the salt and black pepper powder.

  6.  Next, reduce the heat to very low and simmer for 2 minutes then remove from the stove.