Grilled Fish with Cilantro Chutney in Banana Leaves
- 1 (1- by 1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 fresh hot green chile such as jalapeno or serrano, trimmed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh coconut (see how to crack and peel fresh coconut)
- 3 cups fresh cilantro sprigs
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 (1-pound) package frozen banana leaves, thawed
- 6 (6-ounce) pieces white fish fillet (1 inch thick) such as wahoo, cod, or halibut
- Special equipment: kitchen string
- Prepare grill.
- Finely chop ginger, garlic, chile, and coconut in a food processor.
- Add cilantro and mint and process until chopped.
- Add vinegar, sugar, and salt and blend chutney well.
- Cut banana leaves into 6 sheets (12 by 10 inches each).
- Arrange in a stack with a short side nearest you.
- Season fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Spread 1 slightly rounded tablespoon cilantro chutney on top of a fillet, then invert onto center of a banana leaf, arranging fillet crosswise.
- Spread another slightly rounded tablespoon of chutney on top of fish.
- Fold bottom edge of leaf over fish and fold in sides over fish, then fold package away from you, enclosing fish.
- Tie package (in both directions) with a 24-inch piece of kitchen string.
- Repeat with remaining fillets, chutney, and banana leaves.
- Grill fish, turning over once, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes (untie 1 package to check doneness).
- Cut string before serving and transfer packages to 6 plates.
- The banana leaves are inedible, but we think they make a nice presentation.
fresh ginger, garlic, serrano, fresh coconut, fresh cilantro sprigs, mint leaves, whitewine vinegar, sugar, salt, banana, white fish, kitchen string
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-fish-with-cilantro-chutney-in-banana-leaves-105016 (may not work)