Peixe na Folha de Banana — Brazilian Fish in Banana Leaf
A traditional Amazonian and coastal Brazilian technique — fish fillets steamed in banana leaves with herbs and coconut milk for an impossibly moist, fragrant result.
15mPrep
25mCook
2Servings
290Calories
42gProtein
Ingredients
- white fish fillets (snapper or tilapia)
- banana leaves (fresh or frozen)
- coconut milk
- garlic cloves
- lime juice
- cilantro
- green onion
- salt
- chili (fresh)
- olive oil
Ingredients
- 500 g white fish fillets (snapper or tilapia)
- 2 piece banana leaves (fresh or frozen)
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 3 piece garlic cloves
- 25 ml lime juice
- 20 g cilantro
- 15 g green onion
- 5 g salt
- 1 piece chili (fresh)
- 10 ml olive oil
Instructions
- Pass banana leaves briefly over a flame to soften them.
- Mix coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and olive oil into a marinade.
- Coat fish fillets in marinade. Place on banana leaves with fresh chili and green onion.
- Wrap tightly and secure with kitchen string or toothpicks.
- Grill or bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes. Unwrap and serve in the leaf.