Grilled Snapper in Banana Leaf: Pepes Ikan Kakap

Ingredients

• 2 pounds snapper filets
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Bali lemon, or two regular limes
• Betutu spice, recipe follows
• Banana leaves, or tin foil
• 3 salam leaves, or substitute bay leaves
• 2 sliced green tomatoes
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 1/4 sweet basil leaves
• 1/2 cup peeled shallots
• 1/4 cup peeled garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh turmeric
• 2 tablespoons fresh peeled ginger
• 2 tablespoons galangal
• 3 pieces lemongrass
• 2 tablespoons fresh hot chili peppers seeded and cleaned
• 2 tablespoons palm sugar chopped
• 4 tablespoons shrimp paste
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, for frying

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