Ikan Bakar (Barbecue Fish) Recipe

Name: Ikan Bakar (Barbecue Fish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fish:; 8 (4-ounce) whole dressed aji or fresh sardines; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 5 large garlic cloves, peeled; 5 fresh Thai chiles, stemmed; 1 small shallot, peeled; 1 tablespoon canola oil; Cooking spray; Sauce:; 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 1 small); 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce; 1 finger hot chile pepper, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

Fish:
8 (4-ounce) whole dressed aji or fresh sardines
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
5 large garlic cloves, peeled
5 fresh Thai chiles, stemmed
1 small shallot, peeled
1 tablespoon canola oil
Cooking spray
Sauce:
1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 1 small)
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce
1 finger hot chile pepper, thinly sliced

1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2
To prepare fish, rinse fish with cold water; pat dry. Combine 1 teaspoon juice, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rub evenly over fish. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, bell pepper, garlic, Thai chiles, and 1 shallot in a food processor; process until finely ground. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic mixture; cook 5 minutes or until mixture begins to brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool 15 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon garlic mixture into the cavity of each fish. Arrange fish on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
3
To prepare sauce, combine 1/3 cup shallots and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with fish.

238

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish:, 8 (4-ounce) whole dressed aji or fresh sardines, 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Ikan Bakar (Barbecue Fish) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ikan Bakar (Barbecue Fish)

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