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Sumba-Style Grilled Fish with Sambal Matah
Writing this from Sumba. Fishermen bring the catch at dawn.
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Ingredients
Preparation
1
Score fish, rub with salt and lime. 15 min.
2
Make sambal matah: shallots, lemongrass, chiles.
3
Add warm coconut oil and lime juice.
Warm, not hot. Raw texture is everything.
4
Grill 5-6 min per side over high heat.
5
Rest 3 min. Pile sambal on top.
Chef's Notes
The locals grill over coconut husks.
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