PersatuanindoNews.com - Papua is known for its abundant natural resources, including the uniqueness of its traditional cuisine. One of these dishes is "Ikan Bungkus," a traditional Papuan steamed fish dish that tantalizes the taste buds. With fresh ingredients and distinctive spices, this dish offers a unique and aromatic flavor.
To make Ikan Bungkus, you will need several ingredients, including large round red chili peppers, thinly sliced starfruit, granulated sugar, fresh chopped catfish, bay leaves, thinly sliced galangal, chopped bird's eye chili peppers, finely sliced lemongrass, salt, chicken broth powder, and finely sliced large green chili peppers. Additionally, you will also need a spice paste consisting of pepper, coriander, candlenuts, garlic, shallots, and curly red chili peppers.
The first step in making Ikan Bungkus is to place the cleaned catfish in a container. Then, add the spice paste to the container and mix well. Next, add all the other seasoning ingredients while continuously stirring.
Prepare several banana leaves for wrapping. Take a portion of the Ikan Bungkus mixture and place it on a banana leaf. Wrap the mixture, forming it into a cylindrical shape like a rice cake, ensuring both ends are tightly secured.
Next, grill the wrapped fish on an oiled frying pan. Wait until the fish changes color and is perfectly cooked. Afterward, you can savor the delicious dish of Ikan Bungkus.
Ikan Bungkus emits a delightful aroma and offers a tantalizing taste. The infused spices create a delightful sensation within the fish. This dish pairs well as the main course with steamed rice and fresh vegetables.
Traditional dishes like Ikan Bungkus not only please the taste buds but also form part of our cultural heritage that needs to be preserved. So, do not hesitate to try this unique Papuan dish and indulge in its captivating flavors.
Editorial Team
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