Grilled Fish Banjar Recipe | Authentic Banjar Grilled Fish

Ingredients

• 2 whole snapper or sea bass (about 2 lbs each), cleaned and scaled
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar, grated
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, finely sliced
• 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 inches fresh turmeric, peeled and grated (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
• 4 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
• 2 red Thai chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
• Juice of 2 limes
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving