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Ikan Bakar

Grilled fish with spices.

30 minutes
Serves 4
Main

Instructions

  1. 1

    Clean the whole fish and score the sides diagonally with a sharp knife.

  2. 2

    Rub the fish thoroughly with lime juice and a pinch of salt, letting it sit for 10 minutes to remove any fishy odor.

  3. 3

    Coat the fish generously inside and out with the sambal paste and sweet soy sauce.

  4. 4

    Prepare a charcoal grill or heat a grill pan over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Grill the fish for about 8-10 minutes per side, brushing with leftover marinade and oil to keep it moist.

  6. 6

    Serve hot off the grill with extra sambal and steamed rice.

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