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
5.2g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
622.8mg
Sodium
1.1g
Saturated 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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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