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Bōñ jaļ (pandanus leaf fish parcels)

Fish fillets wrapped in large pandanus leaves, then cooked in a bath of fragrant coconut milk. Pandanus brings a green, floral note typical of atoll cooking, and the dish is enjoyed lukewarm with rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Enveloppes

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Blanch the pandanus leaves for 2 minutes to soften them, then drain and dry them.
  2. Cut the fish into 6 pieces, season with salt and pepper, then wrap each in a pandanus leaf, tying or folding it.
  3. Finely slice the onion, garlic and chilli, then fry them for 3 minutes in a saucepan without fat.
  4. Add the ginger and coconut milk, bring to a simmer, then season with salt and lime juice.
  5. Arrange the parcels in the sauce, cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish is just opaque.
  6. Serve lukewarm with rice, letting everyone open their own parcel at the table.

Variations and tips

With what you can find here. Banana leaves or oiled baking paper can replace the pandanus, keeping the same coconut flavour.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.