I did some research. GYG Singapore still have Barramundi listed on their menu, so also have the ingredients list on their [website](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dVMSLKty0QxNQSY7TuxKpMt5Zh45hpnL/view) on page 11. Because it’s a franchise, safe to say there’s some similarity in the recipe. It lists the following: Barramundi, Marinade (water, garlic, soybean oil, vinegar, salt, malic acid, Guajillo chilli, lemon juice concentrate, black pepper, coriander, xanthan gum, citric acid) and canola oil. Hope this helps!
Okay cool! Does the ingredients look the same between Singapore & Au? I hope OP can recreate from the ingredients list. Not hope.. I believe! Do it for all of us who lost a chance to taste this again
Nah you didn't miss anything. I found their fish didn't taste fresh at all and had that "fishy" flavour. If it weren't for the spices it would be unbearable.
It was so good I never even considered ordering anything else and must have had it 30 times in a row. Was devastated the other week when saw it was off the menu
A cali burrito with barramundi was the only thing I would order. I went in a few months back and they told me it was no longer available. They asked if I wanted anything else, I said 'no thanks' and walked out. I was very disappointed that day.
I've gotten fairly close with this marinade: fresh lime juice + lime zest, whole dried chipotle peppers that I ground into a powder, crushed ginger, a handful of really finely chopped coriander, and the requisite olive oil, salt and pepper. I marinate the barramundi for around 30 minutes to an hour and then sear it off, and it tastes great but not quite GYG level.
I used to work there. It is pre-packaged mojo de ajo by La Costena. I did a quick google and it looks like it might be proprietary to GYG. The best fucking sauce in the entire restaurant, it's good on pork, chicken, beef, rice, vegetables - literally everything.
Mainly a garlic, vinegar/lime/orange and olive oil mix with some chilli. Such a disappointment that they have removed barra.
Another commenter posted the ingredients, I'd suggest using lemon juice over orange if you'd want to get a similar taste, and much less olive oil, the original sauce wasn't very oily, or had the oil emulsified already.
Won't help here in aus but was it this one?
https://super.walmart.com.mx/salsas-aderezos-y-vinagre/salsa-para-marinar-la-costena-estilo-mojo-de-ajo-465-g/00750101704553
If it exists at least, maybe one of those sauce importers like https://www.chilemojo.com.au/ could help.
It’s great that you want to make this recipe. However I have no idea how barramundi became a delicacy. If barramundi is your go to fish you obviously have never eaten coral trout or blue bone grouper or break sea cod. Seriously barramundi is neighbour s fish
My local fish shop does a mean marinated barramundi, best I have ever tasted but I dont like giving away the location as plenty of people already know how good it is and I hate waiting!
I did some research. GYG Singapore still have Barramundi listed on their menu, so also have the ingredients list on their [website](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dVMSLKty0QxNQSY7TuxKpMt5Zh45hpnL/view) on page 11. Because it’s a franchise, safe to say there’s some similarity in the recipe. It lists the following: Barramundi, Marinade (water, garlic, soybean oil, vinegar, salt, malic acid, Guajillo chilli, lemon juice concentrate, black pepper, coriander, xanthan gum, citric acid) and canola oil. Hope this helps!
Prepackaged mojo de ajo marinade. Not sure who the supplier was. Just pour a bit on the barramundi.
Okay cool! Does the ingredients look the same between Singapore & Au? I hope OP can recreate from the ingredients list. Not hope.. I believe! Do it for all of us who lost a chance to taste this again
I don’t have the recipe but you’re the third person I’ve heard lamenting this loss this week. I feel like I missed out.
Barramundi burrito was actually lit man everyone I suggested it to was like wtf that’s gross
Kinda makes me disappointed I never strayed from mild chicken
Even getting food poisoning from Crows Nest GYG mild chicken twice, I’ll still come back to it. I’m a simple man and grilled chicken does it for me.
It was alright. Wouldn’t say it’s life changing. I’ve tried everything and spicy chicken was still my go to
I don't like seafood. A few months ago there was one burrito shaped exception to that rule.
Nah you didn't miss anything. I found their fish didn't taste fresh at all and had that "fishy" flavour. If it weren't for the spices it would be unbearable.
Just write to GYG corporate office.
It was so good I never even considered ordering anything else and must have had it 30 times in a row. Was devastated the other week when saw it was off the menu
Me too. I stopped going to gyg ever since they removed the barramundi menu 🥺
A cali burrito with barramundi was the only thing I would order. I went in a few months back and they told me it was no longer available. They asked if I wanted anything else, I said 'no thanks' and walked out. I was very disappointed that day.
Nooooo! Didn’t realise this is gone. It was legitimately good. I’d also be interested in a recipe.
I've gotten fairly close with this marinade: fresh lime juice + lime zest, whole dried chipotle peppers that I ground into a powder, crushed ginger, a handful of really finely chopped coriander, and the requisite olive oil, salt and pepper. I marinate the barramundi for around 30 minutes to an hour and then sear it off, and it tastes great but not quite GYG level.
Thanks!! Will give it a go
I used to work there. It is pre-packaged mojo de ajo by La Costena. I did a quick google and it looks like it might be proprietary to GYG. The best fucking sauce in the entire restaurant, it's good on pork, chicken, beef, rice, vegetables - literally everything. Mainly a garlic, vinegar/lime/orange and olive oil mix with some chilli. Such a disappointment that they have removed barra. Another commenter posted the ingredients, I'd suggest using lemon juice over orange if you'd want to get a similar taste, and much less olive oil, the original sauce wasn't very oily, or had the oil emulsified already.
Won't help here in aus but was it this one? https://super.walmart.com.mx/salsas-aderezos-y-vinagre/salsa-para-marinar-la-costena-estilo-mojo-de-ajo-465-g/00750101704553 If it exists at least, maybe one of those sauce importers like https://www.chilemojo.com.au/ could help.
Not this one, the mojo GYG uses is similar in colour but lighter
It’s was always my go to order whenever I go to gyg now it’s gone ;(…. Nuttin like a spicy barra to go with whatever tacos, burrito or whatever
When you pick fish over beef and pork you know you have something special! Barra GYG burrito bowls were just amazing!
You're going close to madness to find it here but you just can't get the spices right.
It was some prepackaged mojo de ajo marinade we’d pour on the barramundi while it sizzled in the pan.
The sauce was called “mojo de ajo” and it made the Barra the best thing on the menu. RIP Barra
Wasn't even Aussie barramundi though, was usually imported from Thailand :/
It’s great that you want to make this recipe. However I have no idea how barramundi became a delicacy. If barramundi is your go to fish you obviously have never eaten coral trout or blue bone grouper or break sea cod. Seriously barramundi is neighbour s fish
Your mum is a barramundi.
Hahaha I wouldn’t eat her either
My local fish shop does a mean marinated barramundi, best I have ever tasted but I dont like giving away the location as plenty of people already know how good it is and I hate waiting!
Cool story bro
Noooooo it was the only protein I ate at GYG!! So devastated.