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Fish & Seafood

Indonesia is a nation of islands, and fish and seafood are very common, especially in coastal areas. Popular fish include the gurame (gourami), seabass, catfish and others, often grilled or fried. Prawn and calamari dishes are also popular.

Fish & Seafood

Gulai Cumi Bunting: Padang-style ‘Pregnant’ Squid

Nunuk Sri Rahayu -
A Padang-style gulai dish (a spicy coconut curry). Each squid is stuffed with tofu and egg, and then simmered in the gulai gravy until tender.
Fish & Seafood

Ikan Goreng: Deep Fried Fish

Deyana Goh -
Ikan goreng is a common way of cooking fish in the Malay Archipelago. Fish steaks are marinated in spices, then deep-fried in very hot oil.
Fish & Seafood

Ikan Bakar Dabu-Dabu: Grilled Fish with Sambal Dabu-Dabu

Nunuk Sri Rahayu -
Grilled fish is a classic dish — this recipe puts a spin on it by adding sambal dabu-dabu, or Manado chopped tomato and chilli salsa.
Fish & Seafood

Cumi Bakar Saus Padang: Grilled Squid in Padang Sauce

Nunuk Sri Rahayu -
Cumi Bakar Saus Padang: a popular restaurant recipe of fresh squid marinated in a cooked spice paste of coconut milk and herbs, then grilled.
Fish & Seafood

Asam Padeh (Asam Pedas): Malay Tamarind and Chilli Fish Curry

Deyana Goh -
Recipe for Asam padeh / pedas — a common fish curry with a refreshing, complex flavour made using a paste of dried chillies and tamarind.
Fish & Seafood

Cumi Saus Lada Hitam: Squid in Black Pepper Sauce

Nunuk Sri Rahayu -
Cumi Saus Lada Hitam: a trendy modern Indonesian recipe. The dish comprises squid cooked in black pepper sauce with chilies and oyster sauce.
Fish & Seafood

Papeda Kuah Kuning: Papuan Sago with Turmeric Fish Soup

Nunuk Sri Rahayu -
Papeda is a staple from Papua, consisting of coagulated sago starch. We've paired it with a classic turmeric fish soup with herbs and spices.
Fish & Seafood

Pecel Lele: Deep Fried Catfish with Sambal and Salad

Nunuk Sri Rahayu -
A common East Javanese dish served in casual eateries and restaurants around the world. Fried catfish served with sambal, salad, and rice.
Fish & Seafood

Gurame Acar Kuning: Deep Fried Gourami in Turmeric Pickle Sauce

Nunuk Sri Rahayu -
A mouth-watering dish of fried fish cooked in a tangy sauce of cucumbers, carrots, turmeric and other herbs and spices.
Fish & Seafood

Kenus Mebase: Balinese-Style Squid with Thick Spiced Gravy

Nunuk Sri Rahayu -
A seafood delicacy from Bali — squid cooked in a thick, spiced gravy with galangal, Indonesian basil, lemongrass, tamarind, chilli & others.
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