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.
