Steamed Fish And Rice Parcels Recipe

Name: Steamed Fish And Rice Parcels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 None banana leaves, cut into 10 inch squares; 5 oz jasmine rice, cooked, drained; 4 (5 oz) boneless snapper fillets; 1/3 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, plus extra to serve; 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, plus extra to serve; 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed, quartered; 2 None small red chilies, sliced, plus extra to serve; 2 None kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded; 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger (optional); None None lime wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1
Line a large bamboo steamer with parchment paper.
2
Blanch banana leaves in boiling water for 1-2 mins, until pliable. Drain. Place leaves, vein-side up, on a clean work surface. Spoon an equal amount of rice into the center of each. Top with a piece of fish.
3
In a bowl, combine herbs, lemongrass, chili, kaffir lime leaves and ginger. Sprinkle over fish. Bring edges of banana leaves together to enclose filling and secure with butcher's twine. Arrange parcels in a single layer in prepared steamer. Place over a wok of simmering water. Steam, covered, for 15-20 mins, until fish is cooked to your liking.
4
Place parcels on plates. Untie and sprinkle extra chili, cilantro and basil over top. Serve with lime wedges.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 None banana leaves, cut into 10 inch squares, 5 oz jasmine rice, cooked, drained, 4 (5 oz) boneless snapper fillets, 1/3 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, plus extra to serve, and more.

Yes, Steamed Fish And Rice Parcels 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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Steamed Fish And Rice Parcels

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Variations & substitutions

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