"Kuah Kuning" - Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Kembung
"Kuih Kuning" (or "yellow gravy" when directly translated) was the childhood term for the gulai tempoyak . Since my mom hailed from Perak, the gulai tempoyak that she and Opah would make was Perak-style; one with the ikan kembung (chubs mackerel). It is the one and only dish that I would look forward to every time we go back to Taiping. That being mentioned, the Termerloh-style gulai tempoyak ikan patin is also equally tasty. One must experience the smell of the fermented durians emitting from the pot of the gulai tempoyak - absolutely mesmerizing! Gulai tempoyak ikan kembung . Ingredients Chubs Mackerel ( ikan kembung ) - 4, cut into halves; the head and the tail parts Lemongrass - 2 Tamarind Slice - 1 Tempoyak (fermented durian) - 4 to 5 tablespoons Timun Ladang or cucumber - 1, sliced into chunks and mixed with turmeric powder Water - plentiful, add on more if you wish to have more kuah or gravy Salt - to taste Sugar - to taste To be blended: Chilies - 4 ...