Indonesian broiled tilapia (Ikan nila bakar) is a light and mild take on grilled whole fish. This recipe is more in line with western sensibilities by using skinless fillets and the broiler. Although it does lose a bit of the crunch from not having the fish skin on, it loses none of its enchanting flavor.

Indonesian Ikan Nila Bakar Broiled Tilapia

Ikan Nila Bakar- Indonesian Broiled Tilapia

Tilapia is a mild and inexpensive white fish. Fillets are easy to find at local grocery markets or frozen online. This mild fish serves as a palate for the ridiculously flavorful marinade in this recipe.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Indonesia, Southeast Asian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Marinate: 30

Total Time: 55

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Baking pan lined with foil
Food processor or mortar and pestle

Ingredients

1 lb Tilapia fillets

Bumbu

6 long Cayenne or jalapeno chiles (or 3 Thai chiles)
1 large Shallot
2 cloves Garlic
1 inch Ginger, peeled and chopped

Marinade

1 tbsp Lime juice
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Sugar
2 tsp Ground coriander
2 tsp Tamarind concentrate
4 tbsp Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce)

Instructions

Marinate Fish – Puree bumbu ingredients. Combine bumbu with other ingredients and marinate fish for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Return to room temp before broiling,
Broil Fish – Preheat broiler. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and transfer filets to the tray. Broil until fish becomes slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side. Baste with marinade while broiling. Serve hot with white rice.