Pepes Ikan Mas Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kg carp fish
- 1 lime
- 2 bunches of Thai basil
- 1 piece turmeric leaf, thinly sliced
Spice Paste:
- 8 red chilies
- 4 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-inch piece ginger
- 1-inch piece turmeric
- 5 candlenuts
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- Salt, to taste
- Seasoning powder, to taste
Banana Leaf Wrapping:
- Banana leaves, for wrapping
Instructions:
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Clean the fish and marinate it in lime juice for about 10 minutes.
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Prepare the Thai basil by washing it thoroughly and set it aside.
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In a blender or food processor, grind together the red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, candlenuts, and lemongrass until it forms a smooth paste.
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Mix the ground spice paste with the Thai basil, thinly sliced turmeric leaf, and turmeric leaf.
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Coat the fish evenly with the spice mixture.
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Wrap the fish in banana leaves and steam until cooked through.
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Once cooked, briefly grill the wrapped fish to enhance the aroma.
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Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes:
- Pepes Ikan Mas is a traditional Indonesian dish where fish is marinated with aromatic spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and then steamed or grilled. The banana leaves impart a unique flavor to the dish while keeping the fish tender and moist. Adjust the spiciness according to your taste preference. Enjoy this flavorful dish as a main course accompanied by steamed rice or as part of a larger Indonesian meal spread.
