
Fish & seafood
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Enveloppes
Sauce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Blanch the pandanus leaves for 2 minutes to soften them, then drain and dry them.
- Cut the fish into 6 pieces, season with salt and pepper, then wrap each in a pandanus leaf, tying or folding it.
- Finely slice the onion, garlic and chilli, then fry them for 3 minutes in a saucepan without fat.
- Add the ginger and coconut milk, bring to a simmer, then season with salt and lime juice.
- Arrange the parcels in the sauce, cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish is just opaque.
- 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.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands