Ikan Bakar with Rice and Sambal
Indonesian

Ikan Bakar with Rice and Sambal

A grilled fish presentation basted with sweet soy sauce and citrus, served alongside plain rice and spicy sambal.

35 min 720 kcal 1 portion
Protein 45g
Carbs 65g
Fat 30g
High-protein Lactose-free Gluten-free

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

  • 15 mlolive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 70 gwhite rice
  • 1 tbspsambal oelek
  • 150 gwhite fish fillet
  • 2 tbspsweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1lime, juiced

Method

  1. Cook the dry white rice in salted water until fluffy. Set aside.
  2. Mix the sweet soy sauce, lime juice, and a splash of olive oil to form a marinade.
  3. Coat the white fish fillet in the marinade. Let rest.
  4. Heat a grill pan. Sear the fish fillet, basting with the remaining marinade.
  5. Cook until the fish is flaky and the exterior is caramelized.
  6. Serve the grilled fish with the white rice and a spoonful of spicy sambal oelek.