Grilled Taro Leaf-Wrapped Mahi-mahi with Lilikoi (P

Name: Grilled Taro Leaf-Wrapped Mahi-mahi with Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tamari; 2 tablespoons sugar; 8 large taro leaves, or banana leaves; 4 (6-ounce) mahi-mahi fillets; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced Maui onions; 1 cup thinly sliced carrots, about 3-inches in length; 1 cup thinly sliced celery, about 3-inches in length; 1/2 cup bias-cut green onions; 1/4 cup thinly sliced ginger; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; Lilikoi Reduction, recipe follows; 14 ounces lilikoi or passion fruit puree or juice; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup sake; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

1/2 cup tamari
2 tablespoons sugar
8 large taro leaves, or banana leaves
4 (6-ounce) mahi-mahi fillets
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced Maui onions
1 cup thinly sliced carrots, about 3-inches in length
1 cup thinly sliced celery, about 3-inches in length
1/2 cup bias-cut green onions
1/4 cup thinly sliced ginger
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
Lilikoi Reduction, recipe follows
14 ounces lilikoi or passion fruit puree or juice
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sake
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic

1
In a small saucepan, combine the tamari and sugar.
2
Cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
4
Prepare a grill.
5
Lay 1 taro leaf on a flat surface.
6
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the tamari reduction in the center and top with 1 mahi-mahi fillet.
7
Top the fish with 1/4 of the onions, carrots, celery, green onions, ginger and garlic.
8
Season the fish and vegetables with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and completely wrap inside the leaf.
9
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
10
Wrap each fish fillet inside another leaf and place, folded sides down on the hot grill.
11
Grill for 7 minutes per side.
12
Remove from the grill and unwrap each bundle.
13
Spoon 1/4 cup of the fruit reduction on each of 4 plates and top with the fish and vegetables.
14
Serve immediately.
15
In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half.
16
Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

511

kcal

Calories

128

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup tamari, 2 tablespoons sugar, 8 large taro leaves, or banana leaves, 4 (6-ounce) mahi-mahi fillets, and more.

Yes, Grilled Taro Leaf-Wrapped Mahi-mahi with Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Reduction 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.

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Grilled Taro Leaf-Wrapped Mahi-mahi with Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Reduction

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Variations & substitutions

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