Grilled fish in banana leaves


ingredients:
  • 1 kg mackerel
  • 8 shallots (50 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 5 candlenut
  • 10 red chili (50 g)
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 2 cm galangal (30 g)
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cm fresh turmeric
  • Banana leaves

directions:
  • Combine shallots, garlic, candlenut, chili, lemongrass, galangal, coriander seeds, fresh turmeric, salt and sugar in a blender.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water if necessary. Blend till fine paste.
  • Combine spice paste and fish in a mixing bowl.
  • Let marinade for 15-30 minutes.
  • Wrap fish individually in banana leaves and secure ends with toothpick.
  • Grill on preheated grill pan for 10 minutes each side.
  • Serve immediately with steamed rice and pickled cucumber and shallot.