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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾4gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

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🐟 Fish

Palauan Grilled Fish

How to order / say it
Say it Palauan Grilled Fish — [puh-lau-en grild fish]
Order Can I have the Palauan grilled fish?
Locally Ucherei a Palauan grilled fish, kgem.
Say locally

A simple yet flavorful grilled fish, seasoned with local spices.

Why try it?

This dish embodies Peleliu's maritime culture, showcasing the freshness of the surrounding ocean's bounty. It's a dish celebrated across family and communal gatherings.

How it tastes

Expect a smoky aroma with a burst of citrusy freshness, complemented by the delicate taste of the freshly grilled local fish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

With an abundance of accessible ocean life, Peleliu developed this dish as a straightforward means to savor fish flavors, ingrained in daily meals since the late 1800s.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g local fish
  • 🍋 1, juiced lemon
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧄 2 cloves, minced garlic

Method

  1. 1 Rub fish with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
  2. 2 Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Grill fish for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. 4 Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and serve immediately.

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