DISH RESEARCH · Main dish
Ikan Pepes
Also known as: Pepes ikan
A Sundanese-style banana-leaf fish parcel with tamarind, aromatic spices and a charcoal-grilled finish.
About Ikan Pepes
Nunuk Sri Rahayu presents this Indian-mackerel pepes within the Sundanese tradition of aromatic banana-leaf parcels. Whole fish and its fragrant seasoning form a substantial serving, with the leaf wrapping part of the presentation.
Tamarind and lime give the fish a sour accent. Shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric and ginger provide the spice paste, alongside lemongrass, salam leaves, kemangi and bird’s-eye chillies.
The charcoal-grilled rendition has the smoky character the author associates with traditional pepes. The enclosed fish contrasts with the aromatic leaves around it.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Fish.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Ikan Pepes
Nunuk Sri Rahayu’s Indian-mackerel pepes in banana leaves.
- Indian mackerelProtein
- ShallotsAromatic
- GarlicAromatic
- Roasted candlenutsSeasoning
- Fresh turmericSeasoning
- Fresh gingerAromatic
- SaltSeasoning
- Prepared tamarind juiceLiquid
- LemongrassAromatic
- Fresh salam leavesAromaticIngredient page not linked
- Bird’s-eye chilliesSeasoningIngredient page not linked
- Kemangi (Indonesian basil)AromaticIngredient page not linked
- Banana leavesCooking medium
- Lime juiceSeasoning
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Indian mackerel: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Fish source-confirmed. Actual96 ikan kembung; broader mackerel candidate only, exact species unresolved, not Atlantic-mackerel assumption.
- Shallots: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Garlic: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Roasted candlenuts: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual99 roasted candlenuts, upstream roasting medium unprovided; no regulated nut-allergen classification inferred from name.
- Fresh turmeric: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Fresh ginger: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Salt: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. List102 and fish contact112 same allocation.
- Prepared tamarind juice: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual103/114 named prepared tamarind juice; dilution/pulp subformula unprovided, broad tamarind candidate, no water/sugar invented.
- Lemongrass: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Fresh salam leaves: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual105 first fresh over dried. Indonesian salam identity retained, not forced Laurus bay leaf.
- Bird’s-eye chillies: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual106 whole chillies, not silently optional or replaced by other peppers.; Ingredient page link pending verification or catalogue review
- Kemangi (Indonesian basil): Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual107 kemangi; exact registry botanical mapping unresolved, not forced sweet basil.
- Banana leaves: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual108 food-contact wrap, source71 leaf parcel presentation, not asserted consumed. Toothpicks109 nonfood fasteners.
- Lime juice: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Method-only112 fish contact, distinct from required tamarind juice; retained even though absent ingredient card.
Origins & food traditions
Countries
- Indonesia
- Timor-LesteCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Sundanese Cuisine
- Timorese CuisineCatalogue link pending review