Ikan Bakar (fragrant And Spicy Grilled Fish)
Ikan Bakar is a popular dish from Manado cuisine, known for its fragrant and spicy grilled fish. This dish is a perfect combination of bold flavors and tender fish, making it a favorite among seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of fresh fish fillets
- 5 shallots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 3 tablespoons of lime juice
- Banana leaves for wrapping
Instructions
- Clean the fish fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the shallots, garlic, red chilies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, sugar, and lime juice to make a marinade.
- Coat the fish fillets with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Wrap each fish fillet in a piece of banana leaf and secure with toothpicks.
- Grill the fish over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Serve the Ikan Bakar hot with steamed rice and sambal for an extra kick.
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
- 5g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Brush for marinade
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl for marinade
Serving suggestions
Ikan Bakar is best served hot with steamed rice and a side of sambal for an extra kick.
Tips & tricks
For a smoky flavor, grill the fish over charcoal. If banana leaves are not available, aluminum foil can be used as a substitute for wrapping the fish.
Cost
$15