Key Parameters
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Pekasam Goreng Berlada (Kelantan, Malaysia): Smoking enhances fish's ability to absorb chili-tamarind sauce while maintaining flakiness
- 2.
Nasi Ulam with Pekasam (Kedah, Malaysia): Fermented fish provides umami contrast to herbaceous rice salad
- 3.
Pekasam Tempoyak (Perak, Malaysia): Smoked fish balances the pungency of fermented durian paste
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction