Malaysian Recipe : Fish in Banana Leaves (Ikan Dalam Daun Pisang)

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 1 kg fish fillet, sliced 1.5 cm thick (6 slices)
• 50g Chinese mushrooms, soaked and sliced
• 1 carrot shredded
• 150g bamboo shoots, shredded

Seasoning:

• 3 tbsp ginger juice
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 6 large pieces (30cm x 30xm) banana leaves

Directions:

1. Marinade fish with seasoning for half and hour. Be sure to rub it in well.
2. Scald banana leaves in hot water. Remove and soak in cold water.
3. Arrange fish, mushrooms, carrots and bamboo shoots onto a banana leaf. Spoon on the marinade. Wrap into neat parcels.
4. Place in a prepared Steamer and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Garnish with Chinese celery and shredded chilies. Serve hot.