Baked Pomfret Recipe
Baked Pomfret Recipe is a vibrant dish that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Indonesia. It showcases a tender succulent fish marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, herbs, and aromatics such as ginger, galangal, garlic, and shallots. The whole pomfret is baked to perfection with a slightly crispy exterior while retaining a moist, tender, and flaky texture on the inside. Often garnished with cilantro or lime wedges, this dish is served with rice or cooked vegetables, with spicy sambal on the side. This dish is a must-try for seafood lovers!
Equipment
- spice grinder, oven
Ingredients
- 3 white pomfret whole, cleaned
- 1 tbsp galangal
- ½ tsp old ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 shallot
- 2 tsp yellow chili powder
- ⅛ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp tamarind
- 1 tsp dried shrimp
- 2 sprig cilantro
- 1 tbsp peanut oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Clean the Pomfret, make incisions, and keep aside.
- Place the ingredients for the marinade in a spice grinder. Pulse the ingredients to a fine paste. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water, if needed.
- Slather the marinade on the whole Pomfret. Work the marinade into the incisions. Marinate the fish for at least an hour in sealed Ziploc bags in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place each fish on a foil-lined tray, drizzle a teaspoon of peanut oil, and cover again with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven. Flip the fish over and bake again for 15-20 minutes without covering them with foil.
- I garnished the fish with lime wedges and rau ram leaves (Vietnamese coriander). Serve with Nasi Kuning and Rujak on the side.
Notes
- Marinate the fish for at least one hour or preferably overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 585mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.3mg
