Gulai Daun Singkong Tumbuk (Grilled Fish with Greens)

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 Piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 sm Onion, sliced
• 1 or 2 fresh, hot red -chilies, seeded, sliced
• 1/2 ts Salt
• 1/4 ts Sugar
• 1/4 ts Turmeric
• 2 c Coconut milk
• 1 Whole red snapper or-similar fish, about 1 pound
• 1 sl Laos [Galangal S.C.]
• 2 Stalks lemon grass or two -slices lemon
• 1/4 lb Spinach or Swiss chard,-coarsely chopped

Directions

Process the ginger, onion, chili, salt, sugar, turmeric and 1/4 cup of the coocnut milk into a smooth paste. Set aside

Grill fish over charcoal or in a gas or electric broiler for 2 minutes on each side.

Put the remaining coconut milk and the spice paste in a large skillet and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Add the laos and lemon grass and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the fish and greens, cook for 15 minutes basting occasionally. Serve warm.

Serves 4 with rice and other dishes.