Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf (Pesan Be Pasih)

Serves 3.

Ingredients

  • 300 gr tuna fish
  • 4 tbsp Balinese spice paste
  • 8 pieces lemon basil
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 banana leaf, cut into 15 cm squares

Method

  1. Season tuna fish with salt and cover evenly with spice paste
  2. Add tomato slice, lemon basil and squeeze with lemon juice
  3. Place fish in center of banana leaves
  4. Fold banana leaves around fillets in shape of a small parcel, fastening with toothpick
  5. Steam parcels for 7 minutes
  6. Place on charcoal cooker or under grill and cook for 5 minutes until leaves are evenly browned