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.

KASiM Ali Hussainin
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


Sacad Ahmed
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fish turned out dry and tough. I'm going to try this recipe again with a different type of fish.


Tamlyn Hewett
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The fish was a little overcooked for my taste, but the banana leaf flavor was still delicious.


sagor boss
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I had a hard time finding banana leaves at my local grocery store. I ended up using parchment paper instead, but it didn't work as well.


Raju Dhital
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more flavorful marinade.


Ricardo Florece
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the banana leaf adds a delicious flavor.


Esethu Madonda
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


David Ndichu
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The banana leaf really helped to mellow out the flavor of the fish.


Simphiwe Khoza
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The flavors in this dish were amazing. I loved the combination of the fish, banana leaf, and spices.


Ebierein Otoworo
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This dish was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The snapper was delicious and the banana leaf presentation was beautiful.


Amna Malick
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I've never cooked with banana leaves before, but this recipe made it easy. The fish turned out moist and flavorful.


Ddfghj Kdkdjebd
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the banana leaf added a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.