Crispy Yellow Spiced Bandeng Presto
Bandeng Presto is a popular Indonesian dish made from milkfish. What makes it special is the way it is cooked using a pressure cooker. This cooking method makes the fish bones very soft, so they can be eaten safely. Bandeng Presto is usually flavored with traditional spices like garlic, shallots, and turmeric. It is often served with rice, sambal, and fried tofu or tempeh. This dish is tasty, healthy, and loved by many people in Indonesia.
Now is your time to try Crispy Yellow Spiced Bandeng Presto Recipe as below:
Ingredients:
- 1 kg bandeng (milkfish)
- 1 lime
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
- 1 tsp coriander
- Salt to taste
- Flavor enhancer (optional)
- 1 tsp mushroom stock powder
How to Make It:
1. Clean the fish and remove the insides, but leave the scales.
2. Rinse again with lime juice to reduce the fishy smell.
3. Blend garlic, turmeric, ginger, and coriander into a paste. Add mushroom stock and flavor enhancer.
4. Rub the spice paste all over the fish.
5. Place the fish in a pressure cooker. If stacking, use banana leaves in between to prevent sticking.
6. Cook in the pressure cooker for about 1 hour, depending on the size of the fish.
7. Let the steam release fully before opening the pot.
8. Before frying, coat the fish with egg so it doesn’t fall apart.
Fun fact: Bandeng (milkfish) is a great source of high-quality protein! In just 100 grams of cooked bandeng, there are about 20–22 grams of protein. That’s almost the same as chicken or beef! Protein helps build muscles, repair body tissues, and keeps you feeling full longer. So when you enjoy Bandeng Presto, you’re not just getting great flavor — you’re also giving your body a healthy protein boost!
