Ikan Sabuko

A commonly consumed dish by many residents here is Ikan Sabuko. It is fish dish that is made by marinating a fillet of Spanish mackerel in tamarind juice, which is then grilled with basil and capsicum thrown on to add seasoning and heat.

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Deeply influenced by the Portuguese and neighboring Indonesians, East Timorese food is an interesting mix of the previously mentioned nations, with a twist added by the locals. A commonly consumed dish by many residents here is Ikan Sabuko. It is fish dish that is made by marinating a fillet of Spanish mackerel in tamarind juice, which is then grilled with basil and capsicum thrown on to add seasoning and heat.