How to Cook Indonesian Grilled Fish Ikan Bakar - Asian BBQ Series

whole fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, and vegetable oil is often less expensive.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: fresh chilies

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Fresh chilies offer a healthier kick, while sriracha is widely available.

Prepare the lemak cili padi paste by blending garlic, ginger, shallots, and lemongrass until smooth.

Mix the paste with coconut milk, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Clean the fish and score the skin to allow the marinade to penetrate.

Rub the lemak cili padi mixture all over the fish, ensuring it gets into the scores.

Let the fish marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Wrap the fish in banana leaves to prevent it from drying out during grilling.

Place the wrapped fish on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes on each side, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

Remove the fish from the grill and unwrap it carefully.

Serve hot with additional lime wedges and fresh herbs.

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