BBQ Sambal Sting Ray/Fish
- 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp, soaked in
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 kg stingray, divided into 4 portions
- fresh banana leaves or aluminium aluminum foil
- 1 lemon (or a few limes)
- 1 cup shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 12 tablespoon shrimp paste (belacan)
- 2 tablespoons ground dried chilies
- 2 slices galangal (or ginger)
- 2 tablespoons water
- Stir and strain the tamarind water and discard any solids.
- Grind Spice Paste ingredients until fine.
- Heat oil in skillet, saute the paste until fragrant.
- Add salt and tamarind water, cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add coconut cream and cook for 1 minute over low heat.
- When the mixture is thickened, remove from heat and cool.
- Coat sting ray pieces (or other fish) with the paste.
- Place each piece on a large banana leaf/foil.
- Spread remaining spice mixture over fish.
- Roll up leaf/foil, then grill/barbecue the parcels for 8-10 minutes.
- The length of time required depends on thickness of fish.
- Serve hot with wedges of lemon/lime and cincaluk (optional).
tamarind pulp, water, oil, salt, coconut cream, stingray, banana, lemon, shallot, garlic, shrimp, ground dried chilies, galangal, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bbq-sambal-sting-ray-fish-80144 (may not work)