Lautnusantara.com Mackerel is a popular type of saltwater fish that is often used in various delicious dishes. Its savory flavor and tender texture make it perfect for different types of cuisine. Here are some easy mackerel recipes you can try at home.

1. Steamed Mackerel in Banana Leaf (Pepes Ikan Tenggiri)

Ingredients:

500 grams of mackerel, cut into pieces

2 bay leaves

2 stalks of lemongrass, crushed

5 kaffir lime leaves, remove the stems

1 tomato, thinly sliced

Banana leaves for wrapping

Spice Paste:

5 shallots

3 garlic cloves

3 candlenuts, roasted

1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric

1 thumb-sized piece of ginger

2 large red chilies

Salt and sugar to taste

Instructions:

1. Blend all the spice paste ingredients until smooth, then sauté until fragrant.

2. Mix the cooked spice paste with the mackerel, adding bay leaves, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.

3. Wrap the seasoned fish in banana leaves, adding tomato slices.

4. Steam for 30 minutes, then lightly grill for enhanced aroma.

5. Serve and enjoy!

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2. Fried Mackerel with Sambal Matah

Ingredients:

500 grams of mackerel, cut into pieces

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp lime juice

Cooking oil for frying

Sambal Matah (Balinese Raw Chili Salsa):

10 shallots, thinly sliced

5 bird’s eye chilies, thinly sliced

2 stalks of lemongrass, finely chopped

4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced

2 tbsp hot oil

½ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions:

1. Rub the mackerel with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

2. Fry the fish until golden brown, then set aside.

3. Mix all the sambal matah ingredients, then pour hot oil over the mixture. Stir well.

4. Serve the fried mackerel with sambal matah on top.

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3. Sweet and Sour Mackerel

Ingredients:

500 grams of mackerel, cut and fried until crispy

½ onion, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp tomato sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp sweet soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

100 ml water

1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in a little water

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.

2. Add tomato sauce, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well.

3. Pour in water and cornstarch solution, then cook until the sauce thickens.

4. Add the fried mackerel, stirring gently to coat the fish with sauce.

5. Serve while hot.

These easy mackerel recipes are perfect for any occasion. Try them at home and enjoy a delicious meal!

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