Recipe of Ikan Bakar
Ikan Bakar is a popular Malaysian dish featuring grilled fish infused with a flavorful blend of spices and sauces. This dish offers a harmonious balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that will delight your taste buds. It's a great option for a tasty and aromatic seafood meal.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Seafood
Ingredients
- 4 whole fish (such as snapper or mackerel), cleaned and gutted
- 2 lemongrass stalks, thinly sliced
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 inches fresh turmeric, grated (or 2 teaspoons turmeric powder)
- 2 inches fresh galangal, grated (or 2 teaspoons galangal powder)
- 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Banana leaves or aluminum foil for wrapping
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Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red onion, garlic, turmeric, and galangal to create a spice paste.
- Add the tamarind paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable oil to the spice paste. Mix well to form a marinade.
- Score the fish on both sides with shallow cuts to allow the marinade to penetrate.
- Rub the marinade all over the fish, including inside the cavities. Make sure the fish is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
- Wrap each fish in banana leaves or aluminum foil, securing them well.
- Place the wrapped fish on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and has a nice char.
- Serve the Ikan Bakar hot with steamed rice and extra lime wedges for a zesty kick.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Ikan Bakar and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Ikan Bakar to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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