Steamed Fish In Banana Leaves (pepes Ikan)
Steamed Fish in Banana Leaves, also known as Pepes Ikan, is a traditional dish from Odesite cuisine that is bursting with flavor. The fish is marinated in a rich blend of spices and then steamed to perfection in banana leaves, resulting in a tender and aromatic dish.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of fish fillet
- 8 shallots
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 4 red chili peppers
- 1 inch of ginger
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 4 banana leaves, cut into 8 pieces
Instructions
- Grind shallots, garlic, red chili peppers, ginger, turmeric, and salt into a smooth paste.
- Marinate the fish fillets with the spice paste and kaffir lime leaves for 30 minutes.
- Wrap each marinated fish fillet in a piece of banana leaf and secure with toothpicks.
- Steam the wrapped fish over medium heat for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Steamer Knife Cutting board Blender or mortar and pestle
Tools
Toothpicks
Serving suggestions
Serve the Steamed Fish in Banana Leaves with a side of steamed rice and a fresh cucumber salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to use fresh banana leaves for the best flavor and aroma in this dish.
Cost
$15