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.

Steamed Fish In Banana Leaves (pepes Ikan)

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

  1. Grind shallots, garlic, red chili peppers, ginger, turmeric, and salt into a smooth paste.
  2. Marinate the fish fillets with the spice paste and kaffir lime leaves for 30 minutes.
  3. Wrap each marinated fish fillet in a piece of banana leaf and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Steam the wrapped fish over medium heat for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  5. 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