Fish in banana leaf

Name: Fish in banana leaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Burundi
Ingredients: 800 g — boneless firm white fish fillets; 200 g — chopped tomatoes; 120 g — sliced onion; 10 g — minced garlic; 15 g — grated fresh ginger; 20 g — vegetable oil; 40 g — lime juice; 3 g — fine salt

Fish in banana leaf — A clearly measured home version for the Burundi collection. Follow the listed ingredients and method; this recipe does not claim an exclusive origin.

Ingredients

800 g — boneless firm white fish fillets
200 g — chopped tomatoes
120 g — sliced onion
10 g — minced garlic
15 g — grated fresh ginger
20 g — vegetable oil
40 g — lime juice
3 g — fine salt

Preparation

Make four fish portions and check for bones.

Clean and soften four food-grade banana leaves, or use baking parchment.

Divide fish, onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, oil, lime and salt between them.

Close parcels and bake at 190°C about 25 minutes, depending on thickness.

Open carefully and check opaque fish cooked to 63°C at the centre.

Serve in the opened leaf; do not eat the wrapper.