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Ashmore And Cartier Islands Inspired Cuisine

Timor Sea Fish Curry

A rich curry made with freshly caught reef fish, turmeric, chili, and coconut milk — influenced by both Indonesian and Northern Australian styles. 1)

Grilled Snapper with Tamarind Glaze

Snapper fillets marinated in tamarind paste, ginger, and lime, then grilled over open flame for a perfect sweet-sour crust. 2)

Seaweed and Coconut Salad

Tender local seaweed tossed with shredded coconut, lime juice, and chili — refreshing, mineral-rich, and bright. 3)

Coconut Crab with Lemongrass Butter

Coconut crab gently steamed and then drizzled with a fragrant butter infused with lemongrass and native lime leaves. 4)

Banana Leaf Barramundi

Barramundi fillets wrapped in banana leaves with garlic, chili, and shallots, then baked until tender and aromatic. 5)

Ashmore Island Satay

Skewers of marinated seafood or chicken grilled over coals and served with creamy peanut sauce and a touch of tamarind. 6)

Coconut and Lime Rice

Steamed jasmine rice cooked with coconut milk and zest of kaffir lime — the perfect accompaniment to island curries. 7)

Spiced Octopus Stir-Fry

Octopus flash-fried with chili, garlic, and soy — chewy, spicy, and full of oceanic flavor. 8)

Papaya Sambal

A spicy relish of grated green papaya, chili, and lime, often used as a topping for grilled fish or rice dishes. 9)

Tuna Skewers with Kaffir Lime

Fresh tuna chunks marinated in turmeric, lime leaves, and coconut oil, grilled until smoky and golden. 10)

Driftwood Lobster Curry

Spiny lobster cooked in coconut milk with ginger, curry leaves, and galangal — a decadent seafarer’s dish. 11)

Charred Breadfruit Chips

Sliced breadfruit grilled or fried until crisp, sprinkled with sea salt and served with a chili-lime dip. 12)

Sago and Coconut Pudding

Pearly sago cooked in coconut milk and palm sugar syrup — silky, sweet, and a nod to nearby Indonesian desserts. 13)

Grilled Banana Boats with Honey and Lime

Bananas grilled in their skins, drizzled with wild honey and lime juice — simple, smoky, and sweet. 14)

Coral Reef Soup

A light seafood broth made from reef fish bones, lemongrass, and seaweed — clear, aromatic, and deeply restorative. 15)

ashmore_cartier_islands_cuisine.txt · Last modified: 2025/10/16 01:28 by aga