One of the most famous snacks in Indonesia is batagor, a fried fish dumpling served in a traditional spicy sauce. It has roots in the Chinese culinary tradition, which has left a trace on many Indonesian dishes. Although this famous snack is reminiscent of the more famous Chinese dumpling, its distinguishable characteristic is that it is fried, not steamed.

The most common fish used to make the dish is wahoo, but tuna, mackerel, and even prawns can also be used. Potatoes, tofu, or cabbage are also occasionally added to the dish. Batagor is the perfect snack because of the way it is served. When fried, the dumplings are cut into small bite-sized pieces and covered in peanut, soy, and chili sauce with a splash of lime juice. 

Chutoro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of medium-fatty cuts of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and akami (red meat).

The dish has a rich and deep flavor and a soft texture. Traditionally, this type of sushi is eaten by hand in a single bite. It's usually accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger (gari) on the side.

Maguro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and akami (red meat).

The dish has a mild flavor and a rich texture that makes it great for sushi newcomers. Traditionally, this type of sushi is eaten by hand in a single bite. It's usually accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger (gari) on the side.

Tekkadon is a simple Japanese dish that consists of steamed, vinegar-flavored rice that is topped with pieces of sashimi-style, raw tuna. The dish is often garnished with strips of nori seaweed and sliced scallions and is usually served with a soy sauce on the side.

The term is sometimes used interchangeably with maguro zuke don—a similar dish that incorporates marinated pieces of tuna and which is usually served without a dipping sauce on the side. Tekkadon belongs to the group of donburi dishes, and it can be enjoyed as a light main course.

Otoro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of fatty cuts of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and akami (red meat).

The dish has a rich flavor and a melt-in-the-mouth texture that makes it quite expensive. Traditionally, this type of sushi is eaten by hand in a single bite. It's usually accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger (gari) on the side.

Gelatinous fish heads known as kokotxas are a key ingredient for this classic Basque dish. Kokotxas usually come from the flashy cheeks (lower part of chin) of hake or cod. The dish is sometimes served in a sauce consisting of white wine, garlic, flour, and olive oil.

A more traditional way of serving kokotxas is in salsa verde sauce, consisting of olive oil, flour, fish stock, garlic, and finely chopped parsley. The kokotxas are lightly fried in a clay casserole pot, then combined with the sauce. It's recommended to serve the dish with crusty bread on the side for mopping up the sauce.

Pescado zarandeado is a signature dish of the Mexican Nayarit region. It is a simple meal made by cooking local fish (preferably red snapper) over mangrove wood charcoal, which gives off a distinctive smoke that permeates the lightly salted fish.

Today, some cooks like to add spices and hot chilis to the dish instead of using only salt, which accentuates the natural flavors of fish. The name of the dish is derived from the word zaranda, referring to the name of the grill used in the preparation of fish.

Corvina al horno is a traditional saltwater fish dish in Latin American cuisine, especially popular in Chile and Peru. The dish is made with a combination of corvina sea bass, tomatoes, onions, garlic, white wine, lemon, olive oil, parsley, and salt.

The onions and tomatoes are sliced, placed into a baking dish, seasoned with salt, drizzled with olive oil, and baked in the oven for ten minutes. The sea bass is placed on top of the vegetables, and it’s seasoned with salt and dressed with a mixture of wine, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. 

Ikan bakar is a popular Indonesian and Malaysian dish consisting of barbecued fish. Sometimes, there are also other types of seafood such as squids, cockles, and clams included in the dish. The name ikan bakar literally means burnt fish in the Malay language.

It is very important to marinate the fish before grilling in order for it to retain its moisture. The marinades usually consist of chili paste, soy sauce, turmeric, galangal, and other seasonings. The dish is traditionally served with dipping sauces such as sambal belacan and sambal kecap on the side.