Asian Glazed Baked Barramundi (or other fish)

Name: Asian Glazed Baked Barramundi (or other fish)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 x 180g / 6oz barramundi fillets (, skinless, boneless; or other ~2.5cm / 1" thick firm white fish fillets (Note 1)); 4 tsp cornflour / cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; 5 tbsp soy sauce (, all-purpose or light soy sauce (Note 2)); 4 tbsp honey ((else maple syrup or 5 tbsp brown sugar)); 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar ((Note 3)); 1 tbsp mirin ((Note 4)); 1 tsp sambal oelek (, or other Asian chilli paste / sauce (Note 5)); 1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spice ((Note 6)); 1 clove garlic (, finely minced); 1 tsp ginger (, finely grated); 1/4 tsp Sichuan pepper (, or white pepper (Note 7)); Sesame seeds; Green onions ((Note 8)); Large red chilli, finely sliced

Recipe video above. Banish boring baked fish with this sweet n' savoury, gently spiced Asian-style barbecue glaze. A quick finish under the broiler / grill caramelises the glaze for maximum flavour! For the most juicy and perfectly cooked fish, take the fish out when the internal temperature is

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Asian Glazed Baked Barramundi (or other fish)

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 x 180g / 6oz barramundi fillets (, skinless, boneless; or other ~2.5cm / 1" thick firm white fish fillets (Note 1))
4 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
2 tbsp water
5 tbsp soy sauce (, all-purpose or light soy sauce (Note 2))
4 tbsp honey ((else maple syrup or 5 tbsp brown sugar))
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar ((Note 3))
1 tbsp mirin ((Note 4))
1 tsp sambal oelek (, or other Asian chilli paste / sauce (Note 5))
1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spice ((Note 6))
1 clove garlic (, finely minced)
1 tsp ginger (, finely grated)
1/4 tsp Sichuan pepper (, or white pepper (Note 7))
Sesame seeds
Green onions ((Note 8))
Large red chilli, finely sliced

Steps

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan). Line a tray with parchment/baking paper. Place shelf in middle of oven.
Cornflour slurry: Mix water and cornflour in a small bowl.
Make glaze: Place remaining glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add cornflour slurry then stir well. Cook it for a further 2 minutes until it thickens into a thick paste – thick enough so it stays on the fish when brushed on. See photo in post or video. If it is just a thick syrup, it will slide off the fish.
Brush glaze on Fish: Place fish fillets on tray. Dab/brush paste on on the top and sides.
Bake then broil/grill: Bake fish for 15 minutes. Then flick to broiler/grill on high, and cook for 3 minutes to caramelise the surface. Target an internal temperature of 55°C/131°F for medium, which is just cooked but not raw at all. Fish temperature will continue to rise to 58°C/136.5°F during resting.
Garnish: Remove from oven, transfer to serving plates and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onion, chillies and sesame seeds, as desired. Pictured in post with a side of Coconut Rice and cucumber with Asian Sesame Dressing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305 kkal

Protein 39g (57%)

Carbs 23g (34%)

Fat 6g (9%)

Macronutrients

Calories30515% DV

Protein39g78% DV

Carbs23g8% DV

Fat6g9% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 135

Per Serving Rp 34/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 270 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
x 180g / 6oz barramundi fillets	4	-	-
cornflour / cornstarch	4 tsp	-	-
water	2 tbsp	-	-
soy sauce	5 tbsp	-	-
honey	4 tbsp	-	-
sesame oil	1 tbsp	-	-
Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar	1 tbsp	-	-
mirin	1 tbsp	-	-
sambal oelek	1 tsp	Rp 10.000/340ml	Rp 135
Chinese Five Spice	0.5 tsp	-	-
garlic	1 clove	-	-
ginger	1 tsp	-	-
Sichuan pepper	0.25 tsp	-	-
Sesame seeds	-	-	-
Green onions	-	-	-
Large red chilli	-	-	-