Zesty Balinese Satay Lilit with Lemongrass Spears
Elevate your party with these fragrant Balinese seafood skewers, traditionally molded onto fresh lemongrass stalks for a stunning presentation. This impressive finger food combines citrusy aromatics with a hint of spice, making it a sophisticated yet approachable choice for hosting.
In short
Zesty Balinese Satay Lilit with Lemongrass Spears takes about 40 minutes (25 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia)400 g
- Peeled raw prawns150 g
- Grated coconut (unsweetened)50 g
- Thick coconut milk3 tbsp
- Fresh lemongrass stalks (thick)12 stk
- Shallots, finely chopped4 stk
- Garlic cloves, minced3 stk
- Red chilies, deseeded and chopped2 stk
- Fresh ginger or galangal, grated1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder1 tsp
- Palm sugar or brown sugar1 tsp
- Kaffir lime leaves, very finely shredded4 stk
Instructions
- 1
In a mortar or food processor, blend shallots, garlic, chilies, ginger/galangal, turmeric, and sugar into a smooth paste. Sauté the paste in a little oil for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then let it cool.
- 2
Finely mince the fish and prawns together using a food processor until it forms a sticky paste. Do not over-process; keep a slight texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the seafood mince with the cooled spice paste, grated coconut, coconut milk, and shredded lime leaves. Season with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is tacky.
- 4
Take a handful of the mixture and press it firmly around the top third of a lemongrass stalk, shaping it into an oblong 'lilit' or wrap. Repeat for all stalks.
- 5
Heat a grill pan or BBQ over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the satays with oil and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until charred in spots and cooked through. Serve warm with a side of sambal or peanut sauce.
Questions and answers
How long does Zesty Balinese Satay Lilit with Lemongrass Spears take?
About 40 minutes in total: 25 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia), Peeled raw prawns, Grated coconut (unsweetened), Thick coconut milk, Fresh lemongrass stalks (thick), Shallots, finely chopped …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
