Timor-Leste ikan sabuko with grilled tamarind mackerel
Mackerel marinated with tamarind and calamansi, grilled over turmeric leaves and finished with basil. Serves 3; preparation times are estimates.
Ikan sabuko pairs grilled fish with the tang of tamarind and calamansi. Allow an estimated 10 minutes of hands-on preparation, plus 45 minutes to marinate and up to 15 minutes to cook.
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Method
- 01
Marinate the fish
Mix the mackerel fillets with the tamarind paste and calamansi juice. Leave them to marinate for 45 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The fillets are coated in the marinade and have rested for 45 minutes.
45 min - 02
Grill the mackerel
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and line it with turmeric leaves. Arrange the fillets on top, skin-side up, and grill for 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked to your liking.
Ready to continue when: When checked toward the end of the cooking time, the fish is cooked to your liking.
15 min - 03
Finish and serve
Remove the fish from the grill pan and serve it with the chopped basil leaves.
Ready to continue when: The fish is served with freshly chopped basil.
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