Asam Pedas Ikan Tongkol (Tuna Fish)

Ingredients:
3 Ikan Tongkol (Tuna Fish)
3 small eggplants ~ cut halves
6-10 small cherry tomatoes
2 lemongrass ~ bruised
3 cups water
2 stalks Laksa leaves aka daun kesom
1 cup tamarind juice
Salt & sugar to taste
Cooking oil

Paste:
2 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2" ginger
1/2" turmeric
2" belacan
2 scoops chili paste

Directions:

1. In a big pot, add cooking oil & saute the "paste" & lemongrass until fragrant.
2. Add water & laksa leave, let it boils.
3. Once boiling, add the eggplants, cherry tomatoes & fish.  Cook until fish is tender.
4. Then add the tamarind juice, salt & sugar.  Stir to mix & cook for another 2 mins.
5. Serve with steam white rice or bread.