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Mesengiskau (plantains boiled with fish)

Boiled green plantains served with fish cooked in an onion and coconut milk sauce. A complete, filling dish typical of evening meals in Palau.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

628 kcal per serving

Protein
27.5 g
Carbohydrates
65.7 g
Fat
27 g
of which saturated fat
17.8 g
Fiber
6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the plantains and cut them into rounds or large chunks.
  2. Boil them for 20 minutes in salted water, until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, thinly slice the onions and fry them in the oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Add the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Lay the fish fillets in the sauce, cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the flesh falls apart.
  6. Drain the plantains, arrange them in a dish with the fish and its sauce, and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Using what's available. Replace the green plantains with ripe plantains or cooking bananas; the flavor will be sweeter.

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