Fried Fish Pattani Style

Ingredients
3 Indian ­mackerel (ikan kembung)
Salt and pepper to taste
½ tbsp turmeric powder
½ tbsp curry powder (optional)
1 tsp water
Oil for deep frying

Method

Clean and gut the fish. Make cuts on the fish, about 0.5cm apart. Marinate with the remaining ingredients, except the oil, and let stand for about an hour. Heat up the cooking oil then deep-fry the fish until crisp and golden brown. Serve.

Thanks to Faridah Begum