Baked Fish in Banana Leaves Recipe

Name: Baked Fish in Banana Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fish,can be fillet,chopped or whole fish like mine; 2 lemongrass stalk; 8 kaffir lime leaves; 1 galangal,slices; 4 clove garlic; 10 hot thai chilli,dried or fresh; 1 turmeric ,slices; 1 tsp salt or use half tsp shrimps paste and half tsp salt; 1/2 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce; 1 bunch banana leaves; 8 toothpicks

Servings: persons

2 fish,can be fillet,chopped or whole fish like mine
2 lemongrass stalk
8 kaffir lime leaves
1 galangal,slices
4 clove garlic
10 hot thai chilli,dried or fresh
1 turmeric ,slices
1 tsp salt or use half tsp shrimps paste and half tsp salt
1/2 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce
1 bunch banana leaves
8 toothpicks

1
Select fish ,fresh,clean ,tradition can be chopped fish ,small fish ,fish fillet ,or the whole one like i cook today,make fews cut on each side of fish if use whole one
2
Slice lemongrass,galangal,turmeric ,seperate half amouth to make a paste ( pound or blend with chilli,salt ) the rest use to stuff fish,tear kaffir lime leaves ,set aside
3
Clean and prepare banana leaves ,by tear big enough to cover the whole fish ,use at least 4 layers each
4
In mixing bowl,add chilli paste to fish ,mix well with slices herbs ,add fishsauce ,or soya sauce ,stuff some herbs inside the fish
5
Lay fish on prepared banana leaves ,wrap it up ,use toothpick to help
6
Bake on charcoal on low heat until banana wrap dark ,or bake on pan on low heat ,cover lid
7
Open and serve with fresh vegetables,rice

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fish,can be fillet,chopped or whole fish like mine, 2 lemongrass stalk, 8 kaffir lime leaves, 1 galangal,slices, and more.

Yes, Baked Fish in Banana Leaves falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Fish in Banana Leaves

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