Asam Pedas (Indonesian : Asam Pedas, Malay: Asam Pedas, Minangkabau: Asam Padeh, English: Sour and Spicy) is a Minangkabau and Malay sour and spicy stew dish.[1] Besides being popular in Melaka, Malaysia and it is also popular in Indonesia.

The spicy and sour fish dish is known widely in Sumatra and Malay Peninsula. This dish is part of the culinary heritage of both Minangkabau and Malay traditions, thus it is not clear its exact origin. The Minang asam padeh can be easily found throughout Padang restaurants in Indonesia and Malaysia and it also has become a typical cuisine of Malays from Jambi, Riau, Malay Peninsula, and also as far north in Aceh. However, the spices mixture, and the type of fish being used, might be slightly different according to their respective areas.