Ikan Bakar
Whole fish marinated in a sambal belacan paste and grilled over charcoal, often wrapped in banana leaf. Served with sambal, lime, and rice.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- whole fish (stingray, tilapia, or sea bass) (Fish)
- sambal belacan marinade
- banana leaf
- lime
- soy sauce glaze (Soy)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- sambal belacan marinade contains shrimp paste (shellfish)
- soy sauce in the glaze (soy + wheat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in ikan bakar.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce in the glaze contains wheat. Marinade may also contain wheat-based sauces.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in ikan bakar.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in ikan bakar.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionSambal belacan marinade contains shrimp paste.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in ikan bakar.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionThe dish IS fish — grilled whole fish is the main ingredient.
Soy-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce in the glaze. Verify.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard ikan bakar.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains fish and shrimp paste.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in ikan bakar. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce in the glaze contains wheat. Marinade may also contain wheat-based sauces. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in ikan bakar. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in ikan bakar. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sambal belacan marinade contains shrimp paste. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in ikan bakar. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | The dish IS fish — grilled whole fish is the main ingredient. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce in the glaze. Verify. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard ikan bakar. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains fish and shrimp paste. |
Key risk: Ikan bakar is deceptive because it is a grilled fish dish, but the sambal marinade contains belacan (shrimp paste). Someone avoiding shellfish who eats ikan bakar will be exposed via the marinade rather than the fish itself.
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