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Nom trey (grilled fish in banana leaf)

Fish marinated in kroeung and coconut milk, wrapped in a banana leaf and then grilled. The steam from the leaf keeps the flesh moist and gives it a delicate, plant-like fragrance.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Mix the kroeung with the coconut milk, beaten eggs, fish sauce and palm sugar.
  2. Cut the fish into large pieces and coat them in the mixture.
  3. Soften the banana leaves over a flame or in hot water for 1 minute.
  4. Place a piece of fish and some sauce on each leaf, then fold it into a tight parcel secured with a toothpick or string.
  5. Grill the parcels on a barbecue or in a pan over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them over.
  6. Serve the sealed parcels, to be opened at the table, with rice.

Variations and tips

Making do with what you have. If you can't find banana leaves, use baking paper or aluminium foil.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.