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Name: Traditional Bakar Ikan Mackerel from Indonesia
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indonesia
Ingredients: 1 whole mackerel (about 400–500g), cleaned and gutted; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh chili, finely chopped (for sambal); 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (optional); 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving); 2 shallots, sliced (for sambal); 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sambal); Palm sugar or brown sugar (to taste); Freshly ground black pepper

Bakar Ikan Mackerel

🇮🇩 Indonesia

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Grilled mackerel, seasoned with local spices and served with sambal.

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