Ikan Bakar Kecap / Indonesian Grilled Fish With Sweet Soy Sauce

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1. 1Step 1: Clean the fish and make 3 diagonal slits on both sides of the fish. Squeeze the lime juice all over the fish (including the cavities) and set it aside while preparing the spices.
2. 2Step 2: Add cooking oil, shallots, garlic, ginger, red chili, and salt to a blender and process until smooth (you can also mash them using mortar and pestle). Transfer to a medium-size pan.
3. 3Step 3: Add ground turmeric to the pan and stir fry until fragrant and the mixture starts to dry out.
4. 4Step 4: Add ground coriander seeds, stir to mix for another 15 seconds, then add sweet soy sauce. Mix well with a spatula and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and set aside.
5. 5Step 5: Baste the spice mixture into the fish (both sides and cavities).
6. 6Step 6: Grill while generously baste and brush the fish with the spice mixture (flip 1 to 2 times only during the grilling process so the fish does not break apart) until the fish is thoroughly cooked.
7. 7Step 7: Serve with hot steamed rice, sambal (chili sauce), and fresh vegetables.