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Sweet Soy Roasted Fish Ikan Bakar

There is something so deliciously alluring about the fresh scent of sea salt mingling
with sweet soy sauce dripping from a grilled fish. All over Indonesia, from the capital
city of Jakarta to the seaside villages in Bali, nondescript restaurants serve morning
caught fish glazed in a simple mixture of sweet soy sauce and salt, grilled over an
open flame. Besides the fact that this is a protein packed, low calorie dish, Sweet Soy
Roasted Fish is a succulent staple in Indonesia, typically eaten with warm steamed
rice and a side of spicy condiments and raw vegetables (known as lalapan). Whenever

I miss that unmistakable Indonesian flavor, that finger licking caramelized goodness, I
use this recipe, which is an easy alternative for home kitchens.

SERVES 4
PREPARATION TIME: 15-20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 25-30 MINUTES

1¾ lb (850 g) whole fish (any medium texture fish such as tilapia or pompano or
trout)

1 cup (250 ml) sweet soy sauce

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1½ tablespoons sea salt

1 lime, cut into wedges