Dai Banana Leaf Fish Recipe

Name: Dai Banana Leaf Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 fresh small red chilies, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; ¾ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ¼ cup white wine; 4 (6 ounce) fillets white fish (such as tilapia or halibut); 4 banana leaves or 4 (12 inch) heavy-duty aluminum foil

Servings: persons

3 fresh small red chilies, seeded and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
¾ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup white wine
4 (6 ounce) fillets white fish (such as tilapia or halibut)
4 banana leaves or 4 (12 inch) heavy-duty aluminum foil

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Use a mortar and pestle to mash the chiles, garlic, ginger, salt, cilantro, and basil into a chunky paste.
3
Whisk in the oil and wine until blended well.
4
Place a fish fillet to the right of center on a banana leaf or a piece of foil.
5
Place one-quarter of the cilantro paste on the fish and smear it around so the fish is covered.
6
Fold the left side of the banana leaf or foil in half over the fish.
7
Fold each of the three open sides inward several times to make a packet with a tight seal.
8
If youre using a banana leaf, use toothpicks to secure the folded edges.
9
Place the packets seam side up on a baking pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish is white and cooked through.
10
Serve right in the banana leaf (or on a fresh one),or remove the fish from the foil and place on a plate with all the juices.

1018

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 fresh small red chilies, seeded and thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Dai Banana Leaf Fish 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.

Dai Banana Leaf Fish

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