Stir-Fried Pipis in Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Stir-Fried Pipis in Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Fancy a flavour explosion? This vibrant and aromatic dish highlights the natural sweetness of pipis, perfectly balanced with a rich and spicy tomato sauce. Ideal as a shared appetiser or a main course served with crusty bread or steamed rice, it's a quick and flavour-packed way to enjoy fresh seafood with a touch of heat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg fresh pipis
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 red chillies, finely sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients
    1 Prepare the Ingredients

    Clean the pipis thoroughly under cold running water. Heat olive oil in a large wok or deep pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, ginger, and chillies until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  2. Cook the Pipis
    2 Cook the Pipis

    Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and fish sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the pipis, cover the wok, and cook for 5–7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the pipis open. Discard any that remain closed.

  3. Finish and Serve
    3 Finish and Serve

    Stir in the fresh herbs, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and transfer the pipis and sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with extra herbs and serve immediately with crusty bread or steamed rice.

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