Steamed Fish Wrap In Kemiri Nut Sauce (Pepes Ikan Bumbu Kemiri)

Indonesian

Indonesia, red snapper, fish, steamed

Ingredients Quantity Unit of Measure
Basil Leaf
Candlenut
Cooking Oil
Cooking Salt
Ginger
Red Chili Small Hot
Red Snapper
Shallot
Spring Onion
Tomato Half Ripe
2.000
5.000
0.015
0.010
0.050
5.000
0.680
0.140
0.010
0.125
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1. Open the fish’s abdomen with a 3-inch incision, remove the innards, cleaning well and reserve the or(if any).
2. Cut off the fins and tail and remove gills.
3. In a food processor or using a mortar and a pestle, chop the nuts, then blend in the ginger , salt, shallots, scallions,tomato, chilies, and basil leaves(if used) to form a coarse paste. Mix in the oil.
4. Stuff the fish with 1/3 of the paste and the roe(if used). Spread half of the remaining paste on the banana leaf square (Use Silver Foil), lay fish over the paste on the banana leaf square, lay fish over the paste, and cover it with the remaining paste. Wrap the fish and use wooden skewers to close both ends of the banana leaf square.
5. Steam over hot water in a Chinese- style steamer for 30 minutes. Then grill the package over glowing coals for 10 minutes. This is done to infuse the fish with a smoky flavor. Serve warm.

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