Fish in Banana Leaf recipes?

Question

My aunt's got a banana plant, I would love to do one of these recipes at the Sunday family get together next wknd.

Answer 1

Salt Crusted Hawaiian Opakapaka

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 each 12 by 12-inch banana leaf*

12 ounces opakapaka fillet, skinless, boneless

3 slices Yukon Gold potatoes, 3/8-inch thick, peeled

2 tablespoons tomato, julienne

4 tablespoons Napa cabbage, chopped

2 tablespoons julienne bell pepper

2 tablespoons julienne carrots

3 slices lemon

1 tablespoon picked herbs, such as cilantro, dill, parsley, or basil

1 tablespoon white wine

1 teaspoon whole butter, cubed

3 pounds kosher salt

3 each egg whites

Season fish with salt and pepper. On a flat surface lay out the banana leaf. Place fish on leaf laying the potatoes, tomato, cabbage, pepper, carrot, lemon, and herbs on top of fish. Pour wine over and place butter cubes on top. Carefully fold edges of banana leaf to encase the fish in a package.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Mix salt and egg white together. On a greased cookie sheet, spread a base of the salt 1/2-inch thick and large enough to hold the fish package. Place the fish on salt base and continue to pack the salt over the fish until entirely covered. Pack firmly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from oven. Gently crack the salt crust with a hammer or back of a knife. Fold open the banana leaf to expose fish. Be careful of escaping steam. Transfer fish with a spatula to a serving platter. Spoon the liquid remaining in the banana leaf over the fish. Serve

Answer 2

I saw one and tried it and it was awesome. We used dolphin but the recipe called for grouper. Doesn't matter as long as the fish is somewhat thick. Take 1 banana leaf per guest and one cedar plank per guest (or you can double up with two small filet's per plank if you re not big eaters). Cedar planks are available at most supermarkets or house ware stores and give a spicy smoked flavor. Soak the planks in water for a couple of hours so they don't catch fire. take the filet's and cut to size 1 per person and place on the plank. place the plank in the leaf and place on the grill on low heat wrapped up with a little butter and seasoning of your liking. After about 5 to 10 mins depending on how thick the fish is open the leaf and turn the fish. Then add salsa mozzarella cheese and two jumbo shrimp cooked. Close the leaf for another 5 to 10 mins. then serve and enjoy. I thought this was excellent. If you try it let me know what you thought if you would @ jeremykbrandi@yahoo thanks

Answer 3

I fly the fish on a pan to around 50% cooked then i will take out the fish and place the banana leaf on the pan then put the fish on top of the leaf.

Last i will add samba chili on the fish n pan fried till the fish meat get soft

cook with low heat.

Serve with white rice

Voila!!!

Enjoy!!!

Answer 4

Wow, you are very lucky! I am jealous, I love cooking with banana leaves!

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