GRILLED SNAPPER IN BANANA LEAF: PEPES IKAN KAKAP

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Grilled Snapper in Banana Leaf: Pepes Ikan Kakap image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds snapper filets
Salt and pepper
1 Bali lemon, or two regular limes
Betutu spice, recipe follows
Banana leaves, or tin foil
3 salam leaves, or substitute bay leaves
2 sliced green tomatoes
2 kaffir lime leaves
1/4 sweet basil leaves
1/2 cup peeled shallots
1/4 cup peeled garlic
2 tablespoons fresh turmeric
2 tablespoons fresh peeled ginger
2 tablespoons galangal
3 pieces lemongrass
2 tablespoons fresh hot chili peppers seeded and cleaned
2 tablespoons palm sugar chopped
4 tablespoons shrimp paste
1/4 cup coconut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Tamarind water, to soften, or substitute with the juice of 2 lemons
  • In a bowl season the fish with salt, pepper, lime juice, and betutu paste.
  • On a sheet tray, lay down the banana leaf. Place a salam leaf on the banana leaf. Place the fish on the middle of the banana leaf over the salam leaf. Place sliced green tomatoes, lime leaf, sweet basil, and tamarind water on the fish. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap the fish folding both ends together and secure with a bamboo skewer. Grill until cooked, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  • Grind shallots, garlic, tumeric, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, chili peppers, palm sugar, and shrimp paste in a food processor. Saute paste with coconut oil.

Qadir Butt
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This recipe is too complicated for me. I'm looking for something simpler.


Renaldo Ferreira
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I'm not sure about the banana leaf. Is it necessary?


Milo Popoola
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Bouchra Merrouch
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I'm planning to make this dish for a party next weekend. I'm sure it will be a hit!


Its Rony
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The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I especially liked the tip about using a banana leaf to wrap the fish.


ZH Raju
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I served it with rice and vegetables, and everyone loved it.


Wilfred Margaret
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I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind! The banana leaf added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Keviena Coleman-Mason
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Simphiwe Sluleko
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the fish was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!


Joshua Evans
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My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this grilled snapper recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the banana leaf imparted a subtle, sweet flavor.