Fish and Seafood

Indonesia is an archipelago, so it’s not surprising that fish and seafood are a huge part of our diet. We like our fish whole, complete with head and tail. Please do not fear. You can always have the fishmonger clean and gut your fish. Cooking fish on the bone is easy, and a whole fish has more flavor and stays juicier and moister than the usual fillets and steaks, no matter how they’re prepared. Feel free to mix and match spice pastes, seasonings and cooking methods.

I’m used to eating shrimp with the head, shell, and tail on. However, I do understand not everyone enjoys them this way. You can use headless, peeled shrimp for all our recipes. However, buying intact shrimp allows you to make stock and results in juicier shrimp.