Briefly return the ikan bilis and peanuts to the pan, and stir everything together. Tip onto a plate. Serve with a fresh coriander garnish and a wedge of lime as a snack.

Ikan bilis are small, salted dried fish with an intense flavour. Kaffir lime leaves are double leaves – you need three pairs for this recipe. If you can’t find fresh curry leaves, ...

Stomp contributor Alamak Ikan was shocked when he was charged $10.20 for his meal and that the ikan bilis alone was $4.50. He paid $9.18 after a card discount.

LUMUT: Known for its scenic beaches and fleet of pink taxis, Pulau Pangkor is also famous for its seafood, particularly blue-eyed anchovies, which are better known locally as ikan bilis mata biru.

Ikan bilis that has been soaked and cleaned can also be used to prepare a fish stock for your baby's porridge. But if you have a family history of allergies, you may want to introduce fish slowly ...