Ikan pepes

Ikan Pepes is an Indonesian dish where fish is cooked in banana leaves with spicy aromatic flavors. A popular dish that combines fresh fish, flavorful spices, and the natural sweetness of banana leaves. The meal is known for its rich taste and healthy nutrients from fish and herbs. To prepare Ikan Pepes, you’ll need these ingredients:

• 1 whole red snapper or other firm whitefish (scaled, cleaned, and gutted)
• 50g galangal (sliced into thin strips)
• 20g turmeric leaves (tie them into a bundle and use it as a wrapping)
• 10g fresh turmeric root (peeled and sliced)
• 6 cloves garlic
• 8 candlenuts or macadamia nuts (roasted and ground)
• 2cm ginger (sliced into thin strips)
• 1 lemon grass (bruised)
• 10g fresh red chili peppers
• 4 tbsp oil (preferably coconut oil for its aroma)
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Salt to taste
• 2 pandan leaves, tied into a bundle
• Banana leaves

Now follow the steps:

1. Combine all the ingredients except fish and banana leaves in a blender or food processor. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
2. Place the paste on the fish’s cavity and gently rub it inside and out. This will infuse flavor into the flesh.
3. Carefully wrap the fish with the banana leaves, ensuring no air bubbles are trapped underneath. Use the tie turmeric leaf bundle to secure all edges.
4. Steam the wrapped fish over boiling water for about 20 minutes or until it’s fully cooked and opaque.
5. Serve with steamed rice and your favorite vegetable dishes, such as kangkong belacan (stir-fried water spinach), and enjoy!
   
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