Balinese Sambal Matah with Grilled Mahi-Mahi

Name: Balinese Sambal Matah with Grilled Mahi-Mahi
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 4 mahi-mahi fillets; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 shallots; 3 red Thai chilies; 2 stalks lemongrass; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; Fresh coriander leaves; Lime wedges

A tropical delight with fiery sambal and charred fish

This Balinese dish combines the robust flavors of sambal matah with perfectly grilled mahi-mahi, creating an exotic experience for your taste buds.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Grilled Mahi-Mahi

4 mahi-mahi fillets

approx. 6 oz each

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Sambal Matah

4 shallots

thinly sliced

3 red Thai chilies

thinly sliced

2 stalks lemongrass

finely sliced

2 kaffir lime leaves

thinly sliced

2 tablespoons coconut oil

melted

1 tablespoon shrimp paste

toasted

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon salt

For the Garnishes

Fresh coriander leaves

Lime wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Mahi-Mahi

Combine Marinade

Combine lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Marinate Fish

Place mahi-mahi fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over the fish.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Let the fish marinate longer for enhanced flavor absorption.

Preparing the Sambal Matah

Combine Aromatics

In a mixing bowl, combine shallots, chilies, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.

Avoid touching your face after handling chili peppers.

Add Seasonings

Add melted coconut oil, toasted shrimp paste, lime juice, and salt.

Toast the shrimp paste under the broiler for enhanced aroma.

Mix and Rest

Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Cooking Process

Grill the Mahi-Mahi

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side or until opaque and evenly charred.

Finish the Sambal Matah

Combine all ingredients thoroughly just before serving to maintain freshness.

Plate the Dish

Lay the grilled mahi-mahi on a serving platter and generously top with sambal matah.

Plating & Serving