Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Indonesian Sate Lilit Ikan
印尼香茅魚肉串
Recipe overview
Seasoned fish and coconut are wrapped around lemongrass stalks and grilled until browned yet juicy.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 600 g boneless white-fish fillet
- 80 g desiccated coconut
- 80 g shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 12 thick lemongrass stalks
- 4 makrut lime leaves
Fish seasoning
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
Grilling oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
02
Tools
- food processor
- mixing bowl
- baking tray
- oven or grill
- food thermometer
03
Steps
Step 1
1. Check the fillet and remove every bone
Check the fillet and remove every bone, cut into chunks, and keep chilled.
Step 2
2. Finely chop the shallots
Finely chop the shallots, garlic and makrut lime leaves.
Step 3
3. Pulse the fish in a processor to a coarse paste without letting it warm up
Pulse the fish in a processor to a coarse paste without letting it warm up.
Step 4
4. Add the spices
Add the spices, salt, shallots, garlic and lime leaves and mix evenly.
Step 5
5. Mix in the coconut and chill for 15 minutes so the fish mixture firms
Mix in the coconut and chill for 15 minutes so the fish mixture firms.
Step 6
6. Trim the thick ends of the lemongrass and preheat the oven to 220°C or a grill to medium-high
Trim the thick ends of the lemongrass and preheat the oven to 220°C or a grill to medium-high.
Step 7
7. Wet clean hands and divide the fish mixture into 12 equal portions
Wet clean hands and divide the fish mixture into 12 equal portions.
Step 8
8. Press each portion firmly around the thick end of one lemongrass stalk in an even layer
Press each portion firmly around the thick end of one lemongrass stalk in an even layer.
Step 9
9. Brush the skewers lightly with oil and arrange with space between them
Brush the skewers lightly with oil and arrange with space between them.
Step 10
10. Cook for 8 minutes
Cook for 8 minutes, turn carefully, and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 11
11. The thickest part must reach 63°C and be fully opaque before removal
The thickest part must reach 63°C and be fully opaque before removal.
Step 12
12. Rest for 3 minutes and serve hot
Rest for 3 minutes and serve hot, using the lemongrass stalks as handles.
Common mistakes
- Do not cook ingredients that are still frozen or poorly drained because heating and seasoning will be uneven.
- Do not force the cooking with excessive heat; a browned exterior does not prove the centre is safely cooked.
- Keep raw and cooked food, knives and boards separate, and wash hands after touching raw ingredients.
- Do not leave the finished food at room temperature; eat, hold hot, or refrigerate within 2 hours.
Tips
Measure and arrange every ingredient before starting to reduce omissions and cross-contamination.
