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Indonesian Grilled Fish with Sambal Matah Recipe

Indonesian Grilled Fish with Sambal Matah

ai
indonesian
fish

Ingredients

  • 4 Fish fillets (such as snapper or grouper)
  • 3 tbsps Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 240 mls (1 cup) Sambal Matah - see below

Sambal Matah

  • 7 red chilies
  • 3 shallots
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 lemongrass stalk
  • 3 tbsps olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix lime juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate the fish fillets in this mixture for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
  2. For the Sambal Matah: In a separate bowl, combine sliced chilies, shallots, finely sliced kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced lemongrass stalk (tender white parts only), minced garlic, lime juice and olive oil.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated fish fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  4. Serve the grilled fish with a generous topping of Sambal Matah on top.

Notes

  • Make sure to marinate the fish for at least 1 hour for best flavor
  • Adjust the number of chilies to taste - between 6-10 is good for this dish