Seasoned Fish Grilled in Banana Leaves

Name: Seasoned Fish Grilled in Banana Leaves (Pepes Ikan)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4–5 shallots, peeled; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; Banana leaves or aluminum foil, cut into 8-in (20-cm) square pieces, for wrapping; 2 spring onions, sliced; ⅔ cup (85 ml) thick coconut milk; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice; 2 eggs; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 lb (500 g) white fish fillets, skinned and cut into chunks

Pepes Ikan

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 10

Appears in

The Food of Indonesia

By Heinz Von Holzen

Published 2015

About

This Kalimantan recipe calls for steamed bundles of flaky, seasoned fish to be grilled directly over hot charcoal, giving an inimitable flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) white fish fillets, skinned and cut into chunks
4–5 shallots, peeled

Asia
Indonesia
Fish course
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
South East Asia

Method

Place the fish chunks in a blender or food processor and pulse for a few seconds, then add all the other ingredients, except the banana leaves, and grind to a thick paste. Set aside.
Scald the banana leaves by pouring boiling water over them in a basin, so they become flexible. Drain and place the leaves on a clean work surface. Spoon 3 heaped tablespoons of th