From South PapuaFish & Seafood
Merauke Grilled Red Snapper
Ikan Kakap Bakar Merauke
Red snapper from the Arafura Sea grilled with a simple rica chilli paste and served with colo-colo sambal and papaya flowers.
- Time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4 people
- Origin
- South Papua
- Type
- Fish & Seafood
Ingredients
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Spice paste
To serve
How to Make
Score the fish and rub with lime and salt.
Mix the paste with the oil and spread over the fish and into the cuts.
Grill over charcoal, turning and basting, until cooked.
Serve with colo-colo sambal.
Kitchen tip
Grill over medium heat so the inside cooks before the skin burns.
Questions
Where does Merauke Grilled Red Snapper come from?
Ikan Kakap Bakar Merauke is a traditional dish from South Papua (capital: Merauke), in the Papua region of Indonesia.
How long does Merauke Grilled Red Snapper take to make?
It takes about 45 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Merauke Grilled Red Snapper?
Grill over medium heat so the inside cooks before the skin burns.