BOMBAY FISH STEAMED IN BANANA LEAVES

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Categories     Citrus     Fish     Garlic     Steam     Coconut     Mint     Spring     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

For herb sauce
3 large garlic cloves
1 to 2 small fresh serrano chiles 1/2 cupgrated fresh coconut or unsweetened desiccated coconut
1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh lime or lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
6 untreated fresh or thawed frozen banana leaves or large Swiss chard leaves
six 5-ounce pieces salmon or haddock fillet with skin

Steps:

  • Make sauce:
  • Mince garlic and, wearing protective gloves, mince serranos. In a blender purée all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • If using banana leaves, cut away ribs and in a large bowl of hot water soften leaves 1 minute to help keep them from splitting. Cut six 8-inch squares from leaves. On a work surface arrange 1 leaf square and pat dry. Spread 1 teaspoon herb sauce down middle of square to equal length of a piece of fish and arrange piece, skin side down, on sauce. Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over piece. Fold top and bottom edges of leaf over piece and fold sides of leaf over piece, enclosing it. Arrange packet, seam sides down, in a bamboo steamer or on a large steamer rack. Make 5 more packets in same manner and arrange in steamer or on rack.
  • Steam packets over boiling water, covered, until fish is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Serve fish immediately.

Manuel
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


Kemueli Kudruvi Kay
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I'm not a fan of the smell of banana leaves. I think I'll try this recipe with a different type of leaf next time.


Johnson adeyemi
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


carley owens
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I had a hard time finding banana leaves. I ended up using parchment paper instead.


Laiba Bilal
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


BD Noob Gaming
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fish turned out dry and overcooked. I'll have to try this recipe again.


Azim Azim
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes. It's so simple to make, but it always turns out perfectly.


MS M7MOUD
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Abdul muhaimmen Khan
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The fish is incredibly moist and flavorful.


Stacie Smith
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The banana leaves really helped to mellow out the flavor of the fish.


Ali Khazayi
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The fish is mild and delicate, while the banana leaves add a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.


Selma Fusseini
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Mi abcd
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The fish was cooked to perfection and the banana leaves added a touch of elegance to the dish.


FORTNATE MAKASI
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the fish and the fragrant banana leaves.


DEOR SIMON
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I've never cooked with banana leaves before, but this recipe made it easy. The fish turned out perfectly and the banana leaves added a lovely flavor.


Gina Bocchetti
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was moist and flavorful, and the banana leaves added a unique and delicious aroma. I will definitely be making this again.