The article presents a recipe inspired by Balinese wood-fire grilled fish, adapted for oven baking. The dish features a whole firm-fleshed fish seasoned with a garlic, ginger, and turmeric paste, then coated with kecap manis for a salty-sweet flavor. It symbolizes abundance and prosperity, making it a fitting choice for the lunar new year. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions on preparation and cooking, emphasizing the importance of serving the fish as part of a larger feast or with rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
"Eating a whole fish from head to tail ensures a good start and finish to lunar new year, and represents abundance, wealth and prosperity."
"In this version, the fish is oven-baked, adorned with crispy, chewy bits of garlic and ginger, and served swimming in a pool of salty-sweet kecap manis."
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