Chili Snapper In Banana Leaves Recipe

Name: Chili Snapper In Banana Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None Chili Lime Dressing; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; None None Chili Snapper; 4 None whole baby snapper, cleaned, heads removed; 1 None banana leaf, cut into 4 - 12 inch squares; 1 None fresh red Thai chili, thinly sliced; 4 None fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded; 2 None green onions, thinly sliced; 2 (4 inch) stalks fresh lemongrass, cut into matchsticks

Servings: persons

None None Chili Lime Dressing
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
None None Chili Snapper
4 None whole baby snapper, cleaned, heads removed
1 None banana leaf, cut into 4 - 12 inch squares
1 None fresh red Thai chili, thinly sliced
4 None fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded
2 None green onions, thinly sliced
2 (4 inch) stalks fresh lemongrass, cut into matchsticks

1
To make the chili lime dressing, whisk together all ingredients. Set aside.
2
Score fish through thickest part of flesh then arrange on a large tray. Drizzle with 1/2 the dressing. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
3
Dip each banana leaf into boiling water then rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Combine chili, kaffir lime leaves and green onions in a medium bowl. Distribute lemongrass between banana leaves then top with fish. Sprinkle with chili mixture then fold opposite corners of leaves over to enclose fish. Secure with butcher's twine.
4
Arrange parcels, in a single layer, in a large bamboo steamer. Steam over a large saucepan of simmering water for about 15 mins, or until fish is cooked through.
5
Serve fish in parcels, drizzled with remaining dressing.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None Chili Lime Dressing, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, and more.

Yes, Chili Snapper In Banana Leaves falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chili Snapper In Banana Leaves

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