Steamed Fish in Banana Leaves Recipe

Preparation time: 45 minutes
Total cooking time: 7-10 minutes
Recipe makes 10

Ingredients

2 large banana leaves
350g firm white fish fillets
1-2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 cup coconut cream
2 cups finely shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-2 tablespoons chilli sauce
1 fresh red chilli, chopped, optional

Method

1. Cut the banana leaves into square 10x10 cm and make 3 cm cut towards the centre of each corner. Fold in the corners; staple and/or tie around with a piece of string to form a cup; trim corners if necessary.

2. Cut fish into thin strips and place in a bowl with the curry paste and coconut cream; stir gently to combine. Place spoonfuls of the fish mixture in the centre of each banana leaf cup.

3. Line a large steaming basket with extra banana leaves or cabbage leaves and place the prepared cups in the basket. Top fish with shredded cabbage and a little fish sauce. Place the basket over a wok or simmering water; cover the basket and steam for approximately 7 minutes. Drizzle with lime juice and chilli sauce; serve immediately, topped with chilli.

Hint
The parcels can be coked in foil squares instead of banana leaves.