BBQ SAMBAL STING RAY/FISH

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



BBQ Sambal Sting Ray/Fish image

A local hawker food in Singapore and Malaysia. Probably not the healthiest food, but OH SO GOOD! I'm sure if you can't find the 'weird' ingredients, you can just sub sambal belacan/sambal oelek. Serve with plain rice or coconut rice and some stir-fried vegies.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Malaysian

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon tamarind pulp, soaked in
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1 kg stingray, divided into 4 portions
fresh banana leaves or aluminium aluminum foil
1 lemon (or a few limes)
1 cup shallot
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tablespoon shrimp paste (belacan)
2 tablespoons ground dried chilies
2 slices galangal (or ginger)
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Stir and strain the tamarind water and discard any solids.
  • Grind Spice Paste ingredients until fine.
  • Heat oil in skillet, saute the paste until fragrant.
  • Add salt and tamarind water, cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add coconut cream and cook for 1 minute over low heat.
  • When the mixture is thickened, remove from heat and cool.
  • Coat sting ray pieces (or other fish) with the paste.
  • Place each piece on a large banana leaf/foil.
  • Spread remaining spice mixture over fish.
  • Roll up leaf/foil, then grill/barbecue the parcels for 8-10 minutes.
  • The length of time required depends on thickness of fish.
  • Serve hot with wedges of lemon/lime and cincaluk (optional).

Saif Lahori110
[email protected]

Overall, I thought this dish was good. It's a bit different than what I'm used to, but I'm glad I tried it.


GKOOL MODZ
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Pratik Singh
[email protected]

I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my fish didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Iker Beristain
[email protected]

This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing.


Franco J Montalvo
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite recipes.


Justin Matthews
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and it always impresses my guests.


Tony Washere
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sambal marinade made all the difference.


Brandi Bera
[email protected]

This dish is a bit spicy, but it's so worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Manwar Hossain
[email protected]

The sambal marinade is so flavorful. I could eat it on anything!


Nafeel Mohamed
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out amazing. My family loved it!


Manish Sony
[email protected]

This dish is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's unique and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.


Shakeel Kruger
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sambal is spicy and tangy, and it pairs perfectly with the mild flavor of the fish.


Rob Webb
[email protected]

This is the first time I've cooked stingray fish, and I was really impressed. The sambal marinade was flavorful and spicy, and the fish cooked up perfectly.