Ikan Bakar Asam Pedas (grilled Fish With Spicy Tamarind Sauce)
Ikan Bakar Asam Pedas is a popular dish in Banjar Cuisine, known for its bold and spicy flavors. This dish features grilled fish smothered in a tangy and spicy tamarind sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of fish fillets (such as snapper or mackerel)
- 1 cup tamarind juice
- 4 red chilies, chopped
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Marinate the fish fillets with turmeric powder and salt for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix tamarind juice, red chilies, shallots, garlic, and sugar to make the spicy tamarind sauce.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan and sauté the spicy tamarind sauce until fragrant.
- Grill the marinated fish fillets over medium heat until cooked through.
- Brush the grilled fish with the spicy tamarind sauce and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Bowl Pan
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Brush for basting
Serving suggestions
Serve the Ikan Bakar Asam Pedas with steamed rice and a side of sambal for an authentic Banjar meal.
Tips & tricks
For a smokier flavor, you can grill the fish over charcoal instead of a gas grill.
Cost
$15