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Pepes Fish Steam Wrap

Pepes Ikan is a beloved Indonesian dish using fish fillets marinated in a fresh, aromatic spice paste, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. Common to Javanese and Sundanese kitchens, this method infuses the fish with fragrance from herbs and spices, producing tender, flavorful results emblematic of Indonesian home cooking.

Intermediate
45 min
2 servings
Pepes Fish Steam Wrap

Ingredients

  • 400g fresh fish fillet (tilapia or snakehead recommended)
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and sliced
  • 3 red chilies, sliced
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Method

  1. 1Rinse and pat dry the fish fillet with a paper towel.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine sliced shallots, minced garlic, sliced red chilies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and coconut oil. Mix to form a fragrant spice paste.
  3. 3Evenly spread the spice paste over all sides of the fish fillet.
  4. 4Place shredded kaffir lime leaves and bruised, sliced lemongrass over the top of the fish.
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