Malaysian Style Grilled Fish

Name: Malaysian Style Grilled Fish
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 whole fish (e.g., seabass, snapper, or mackerel), about 800g, cleaned and scaled; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp salt; 4 shallots, peeled; 3 garlic cloves; 2 red chilies (adjust for spice preference); 1 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar); 2 tbsp cooking oil; 1 banana leaf (or aluminium foil, as a substitute); Steamed white rice; Fresh cucumber slices; Lime wedges

Instructions

Marinated in a rich blend of turmeric, lemongrass, and chili, then grilled over an open flame, this dish has a smoky, slightly charred crust with a tender, flavorful interior.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:44:28 GMT