Dai Banana Leaf Fish
- 3 fresh small red chilies, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 34 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 14 cup white wine
- 4 (6 ounce) fillets white fish (such as tilapia or halibut)
- 4 banana leaves or 4 (12 inch) heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Use a mortar and pestle to mash the chiles, garlic, ginger, salt, cilantro, and basil into a chunky paste.
- Whisk in the oil and wine until blended well.
- Place a fish fillet to the right of center on a banana leaf or a piece of foil.
- Place one-quarter of the cilantro paste on the fish and smear it around so the fish is covered.
- Fold the left side of the banana leaf or foil in half over the fish.
- Fold each of the three open sides inward several times to make a packet with a tight seal.
- If youre using a banana leaf, use toothpicks to secure the folded edges.
- Place the packets seam side up on a baking pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish is white and cooked through.
- Serve right in the banana leaf (or on a fresh one),or remove the fish from the foil and place on a plate with all the juices.
red chilies, garlic, fresh ginger, kosher salt, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, vegetable oil, white wine, fillets white fish, banana
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dai-banana-leaf-fish-484468 (may not work)