Receta Grilled Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaf

by Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:

White Fish Fillets - 250 gms, boneless, cut into small pieces

Banana Leaves - 6 (about 7x8 in), blanced in hot water for a minute

For the marinade:

Red Chillies - 2, small, deseeded, minced

Lemongrass - 1 stalk, small, finely sliced bottom inner part only

• Small Onions - 2, small, minced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, crushed
• Sugar - 1 tsp
• Fish Sauce - 1/2 tsp
• Lime Juice - 1/2 tsp
• Salt as per taste
• Oil - 1 tsp
• Black Pepper Powder as per taste

Method:

1. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.

2. Marinate the fish for 30 to 40 minutes. Ensure the fish pieces are well coated with the marinade.

3. Add 3 tblsp of the fish mixture with the marinade to the center of a banana leaf and spread well.

4. Then wrap the leaf tightly over the filling and tuck in the ends downwards. If required, use a toothpick to hold it together.

5. Grill these packets over a hot grill for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked.

6. Serve hot.

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