From North KalimantanFish & Seafood
Tarakan Grilled Milkfish
Ikan Bandeng Bakar Tarakan
Milkfish from Tarakan's ponds, butterflied, seasoned with soy sauce and spices, then grilled. Thick and savoury flesh.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4 people
- Origin
- North Kalimantan
- Type
- Fish & Seafood
Ingredients
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Spice paste
To serve
How to Make
Rub the fish with lime and salt, leave 10 minutes and rinse.
Mix the paste with the soy sauce and oil.
Coat the fish with the mixture and leave 30 minutes.
Grill over charcoal or in a pan, basting with the remaining marinade, until cooked on both sides.
Kitchen tip
Oil the grill so the fish does not stick, and avoid turning it too often.
Questions
Where does Tarakan Grilled Milkfish come from?
Ikan Bandeng Bakar Tarakan is a traditional dish from North Kalimantan (capital: Tanjung Selor), in the Kalimantan (Borneo) region of Indonesia.
How long does Tarakan Grilled Milkfish take to make?
It takes about 1 hr in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Tarakan Grilled Milkfish?
Oil the grill so the fish does not stick, and avoid turning it too often.