Pepes Ikan Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf

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Serving 2
Preparation Time 20 minute
Execution Time 10 minute

About this recipe

This is amazing cooking techniques with banana leaves. Banana leaves is known for its fragrant aroma that is perfect for grilling as they retain natural flavours while imparting their own subtle aroma. Pepes Ikan is an Indonesian style cooking technique that uses banana leaves to wrap various ingredients which is then steamed or grilled on charcoal. This technique help locks in the original aroma and taste which helps the spices to be absorbed better. This recipe is good for your health because it is processed in a very natural way, and with a very tasty flavor. you should try it. Use baking paper or foil if you cant get the banana leave.

Pepes Ikan Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf

Ingredients

  • 200 g white fish, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons bumbu
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 4 pcs Thai basil leaves
  • 1 pcs sheet banana leaf or foil or baking paper (for wrapping)

Directions

Step 1

Mix fish with seasonings, wrap in banana leaf parcels 

Steam 10 minutes.