Nabire Grilled Fish Recipe from Central Papua

Name: Nabire Grilled Fish
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Indonesian, Central Papua
Ingredients: 2 snapper or rabbitfish (500 g each); 2 limes; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp oil; 5 shallots; 3 garlic cloves; 3 cm turmeric; 2 cm ginger; 3 candlenuts; 4 red chillies; 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce; Colo-colo sambal to serve

How to Make

Score the fish, rub with lime and salt and leave 15 minutes.

Mix the paste with the oil.

Coat the fish with the paste.

Grill over charcoal, basting, until cooked on both sides.

Serve with colo-colo sambal and rice or papeda.

Kitchen tip

Use a wire fish clamp so the fish is easy to turn and does not break.

Questions

Where does Nabire Grilled Fish come from?

Ikan Bakar Nabire is a traditional dish from Central Papua (capital: Nabire), in the Papua region of Indonesia.

How long does Nabire Grilled Fish take to make?

It takes about 45 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Nabire Grilled Fish?

Use a wire fish clamp so the fish is easy to turn and does not break.

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