Pekasam puyu is a saltwater fish dried in the sun then slathered in salt, and it is a popular dish in Perlis. The main ingredient of this traditional dish is puyu fish (climbing perch), asam jawa (tamarind), and salt. All these ingredients are marinated together with the fish for about four to eight weeks. The marinated fish is then fried with onion and lime being squeezed on it. This dish can stay good for about one to two months if the preparation were done correctly. Pekasam puyu is usually eaten with rice during lunch or dinner, which is mouthwatering.
Pekasam Puyu
