Ikan bakar sambal baked fish
White fish fillets smothered in sambal, wrapped in foil and baked, juicy and bright with lime.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.40 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 2
Blitz the shallots, garlic, chillies, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, tamarind, oil and sugar to a paste.
- 3
Lay each fillet on a large square of foil and spread the paste over both sides.
- 4
Fold the foil into sealed parcels and put on a baking tray.
- 5
Bake for 18 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
18 min - 6
Open the parcels carefully and serve with lime wedges and steamed jasmine rice cooked to the packet instructions.
12 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.