Indonesian grilled fish marinated with garlic, shallot, turmeric, chile, lime, and sweet soy sauce.
25 min prep 18 min cook 30 min rest
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Make shallow cuts on both sides of the fish.
Blend the garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, and hot pepper into a paste.
Mix the soy sauce, molasses, lime juice, and vegetable oil into the paste.
Rub the fish with the marinade and rest it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Heat a grill pan and cook the fish skin side down for 7 minutes.
Turn the fish, brush with a thin layer of remaining marinade, and cook for 7 to 8 more minutes.
Serve ikan bakar with rice pilaf and cucumber.
💡 Tip: Score the fish skin before marinating; sweet soy sauce burns quickly if it stays only on the surface.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ikan bakar with plain rice, cucumber, lime, and optional spicy sambal.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~405
kcal calories
36
g protein
24
g carbs
19
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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