Homemade Spicy Sweet Grilled Fish Recipe 

The Spicy Sweet Grilled Fish Recipe uses a roasting method to prepare carp with a spicy and sweet flavor. Carp’s thick and delicate flesh makes it ideal for grilled fish meals.

Furthermore, the carp range in size from little to enormous. As a result, one huge carp is enough to feed a small family. Carp has fewer spines than other fish, making it simpler to consume and safer for children.

Suggestions for Choosing High-Quality Carp

Carp or fish is the main ingredient in the recipe for sweet and spicy grilled carp. Here are some pointers to follow if you want to catch high-quality carp:

1. Do not select a carp that is too large.

Most individuals get duped when they choose carp that are too enormous in size. Because the carp’s age suggests that it is ancient, the texture of the meat is rough and chewy. As a result, select a carp of medium size. Medium-sized carp flesh is still tender and fresh. When you cook the meat, it will not readily break and will still taste good when you eat it.

2. Gently push down on the carp

You may use your finger to lightly test the texture of the carp meat to see if it is still fresh. If the flesh is tight, it indicates that the carp meat is still tender and fresh. However, if it feels mushy, it signifies the carp flesh has gone bad.

By squeezing the flesh, you may also ensure the freshness of the carp. If the fish meat does not return to its former shape, it is an indication that the fish is unsafe to consume.

3. Select a Gurame Fish with Sparkling Eyes.

If the carp’s eyes are still clean, stand out normally, glitter, and round. As a result, the carp is still quite fresh. However, if the gourami’s eye seems sunken inward, it indicates that the fluid in the fish’s eye has begun to dry. The carp was past its prime and on the verge of decaying. The fish’s eyes are likewise dewy and reddish, indicating that it is no longer fresh.

4. Make certain that the scales are gleaming.

If the carp’s scales are still glossy and gleaming, it signifies the fish flesh is still of high quality. However, if the scales have begun to fall off and are brownish, the carp has been kept for too long. You should avoid going with the carp.

5. Examine the Color of the Fish Gills

Carp gills that are brilliant red and still robust indicate that the carp is still fresh. You may check by slowly opening the fish’s gills. If the fish’s gills are brownish red, the carp is no longer fresh.

6. Fish Smell Doesn’t Smell Too Fishy

Carp has a unique fish scent when it is fresh. If you detect a fishy or unpleasant odor, it indicates that the fish is no longer fresh. Pay attention to the mucus on the carp’s body as well, especially if it is sticky and slippery. You should not make a decision. Look for carp that doesn’t have too much mucous and isn’t overly slick.

How to Choose a Long-Lasting Grill

Of course, you’ll need a grill to make the sweet and spicy Gurame Grilled Fish dish. Consider the following methods for getting a longer-lasting grill:

1. Adapt to the Situation

Grills are available for usage both indoors and outdoors. If you need a barbecue for inside, we recommend going with an electric or gas grill. However, if you intend to use the grill outside, you should go for a gas grill.

2. Consider the role of each existing feature.

Some grills have unique features that you should be aware of before purchasing. For example, in order to correctly adjust the heat temperature, you must first understand the feature. Because it has a significant impact on the maturity of cooking ingredients.

3. Understand the Grill’s Material

You should be aware of the material utilized in the grill ahead of time. It would be preferable to use nonstick pliers. So that you may clean it more easily and the grill does not become crusty and lasts longer.

Recipe for Sweet and Spicy Gurame Grilled Fish

Homemade Spicy Sweet Grilled Fish Recipe

Recipe by Resep Kartika Dewi

Recipe for Sweet and Spicy Gurame Grilled Fish

Course: Indonesian CulinaryCuisine: IndonesiaDifficulty: Easy

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Servings

1

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

35

minutes

Calories

4905

kcal

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Ingredients

• 1 kg large carp

• 1/4 lemon _

• 2 large chilies

• 1 small cup of red chili

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp flavoring

• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce

• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder

• 3 cloves red onion

• 3 cloves garlic

• 3 hazelnuts

• 1 piece ginger

• 1 segment of turmeric

• 1 tbsp tamarind

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Directions

• Using a blender, puree the candlenut, ginger, turmeric, shallot, garlic, red chile, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, flavoring, and tamarind water.
• Coat the carp in lemon juice, making sure it’s uniformly spread. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Coat the carp with the spices, making sure they’re uniformly distributed. Preheat the grill and place the fish on it.
• Preheat the oven to 170 C and bake for 25 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the fish in the oven.
• Take out the fish from the oven after 20 minutes. Brush the fish with a mixture of sweet soy sauce and the other seasonings. Bake the fish for 5 minutes more in the oven.
• Remove the fish from the pan, flip it over, and coat with the remaining spices. Return the fish to the oven for another 5 minutes.
• Remove the fish from the oven when it is done and serve.

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