Balinese Ikan Bakar Jimbaran

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Grind shallots, garlic, chiles, turmeric, ginger, candlenuts, coriander, and salt to a paste.

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2 whole sea bream or snapper, cleaned and scored

6 shallots

4 garlic cloves

3 red chiles

1 inch fresh turmeric

1 inch ginger

2 candlenuts

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon tamarind water

2 tablespoons kecap manis

2 tablespoons neutral oil

1 teaspoon salt

Lime and sambal matah, for serving

Oil the grill grate well before adding the fish.

Brush on the sweet glaze in thin layers to avoid burning.

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