Asia:
East Timor:
East Timorese Ikan Sabuko (Grilled Tamarind Fish)
INGREDIENTS:
6 mackerel fish fillets
2 tbsp tamarind paste
Juice of 3 small-sized calamansi
Salt and pepper, to taste
Turmeric leaves
Basil leaves
Red & green Thai chillies
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a medium-sized bowl, add the fish filets together with the salt, pepper, calamansi juice, and tamarind paste. Give it a good mix and set it aside to marinate for about 45 minutes.
Line a grill pan with aluminium foil (about twice the length of your grill pan) and the turmeric leaves. Place the fish filets on top of the leaves, skin side up, and fold the aluminium foil over the top of the fish to enclose it.
Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until done to your liking.
Once done, plate up and garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves and some red and green chillies too (optional).
Serve with freshly cooked rice and a simple budu sauce on the side. Enjoy!
