Sambal Fish Wrapped In Banana Leaves

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2

We’re back with another fish recipe but this time things are getting hot! Presenting the Sambal Fish Wrapped In Banana Leaves. Succulent fish fillets enveloped in a flavourful Greek yogurt infused sambal paste are left to marinate overnight before being grilled. The meticulous process ensures a luscious aroma worth salivating for. If you’re a spicy food lover, this is one you definitely otah try.
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Ingredients

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white fish fillets (200g per fillet)
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white fish fillets (200g per fillet)
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banana leaves
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banana leaves
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ml
ml
oil
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ml
ml
oil
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g
g
Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt
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g
g
Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt
0.00
kaffir lime leaves (julienned)
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kaffir lime leaves (julienned)
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tbsp
tbsp
fish sauce
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tbsp
tbsp
fish sauce
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tbsp
tbsp
Gula Melaka
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tbsp
tbsp
Gula Melaka

Rempah:

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g
g
dried chillies
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g
g
dried chillies
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g
g
shallots
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g
g
shallots
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cloves
cloves
garlic
0.00
cloves
cloves
garlic
0.00
lemongrass
0.00
lemongrass
0.00
g
g
ginger
0.00
g
g
ginger
0.00
g
g
galangal
0.00
g
g
galangal
0.00
g
g
turmeric
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g
g
turmeric
0.00
g
g
candlenut
0.00
g
g
candlenut
0.00
tsp
tsp
toasted belacan
0.00
tsp
tsp
toasted belacan
0.00
g
g
dried shrimp
0.00
g
g
dried shrimp
0.00
ml
ml
oil
0.00
ml
ml
oil

Steps

1

Soak 10g dried chillies in hot water until softened. Drain and set aside.
Soak 10g dried chillies in hot water until softened. Drain and set aside.
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2

In a food processor, blend soaked dried chillies, 60g shallots, 2 cloves garlic, 1 lemongrass, 10g ginger, 10g galangal, 5g turmeric, 10g candlenut, 5g dried shrimp, 1 tsp toasted belacan and 50ml oil into a fine paste.
In a food processor, blend soaked dried chillies, 60g shallots, 2 cloves garlic, 1 lemongrass, 10g ginger, 10g galangal, 5g turmeric, 10g candlenut, 5g dried shrimp, 1 tsp toasted belacan and 50ml oil into a fine paste.
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3

Heat 30ml oil on medium heat. Fry blended spice mixture until oil separates from the paste.
Heat 30ml oil on medium heat. Fry blended spice mixture until oil separates from the paste.
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4

Stir in 100g Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt, 1½ tbsp fish sauce and 1 tbsp Gula Melaka
Stir in 100g Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt, 1½ tbsp fish sauce and 1 tbsp Gula Melaka
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5

Simmer until the paste thickens. Turn off heat and stir in julienned kaffir lime leaves. Set aside to cool.
Simmer until the paste thickens. Turn off heat and stir in julienned kaffir lime leaves. Set aside to cool.
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6

Wash, pat dry and cut 2 pieces of banana leaves. Make banana leaves pliable by running it over an open flame.
Wash, pat dry and cut 2 pieces of banana leaves. Make banana leaves pliable by running it over an open flame.
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7

Spread some marinade in the middle of the banana leaf. Place one fish fillet on it. Spoon extra marinade on top of the fish.
Spread some marinade in the middle of the banana leaf. Place one fish fillet on it. Spoon extra marinade on top of the fish.
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8

Fold the banana leaf over the top, then fold the top to the bottom, repeat for second banana leaf. Fold the side and secure with toothpick.
Fold the banana leaf over the top, then fold the top to the bottom, repeat for second banana leaf. Fold the side and secure with toothpick.
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9

Place the fish parcels in the fridge overnight to marinate.
Place the fish parcels in the fridge overnight to marinate.
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10

Rest fish parcel for 30 minutes in room temperature before cooking.
Rest fish parcel for 30 minutes in room temperature before cooking.
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11

Place parcels on a pan on medium low heat, grill for 8 minutes per side.
Place parcels on a pan on medium low heat, grill for 8 minutes per side.
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12

Serve hot and garnish with julienned kaffir lime leaves
Serve hot and garnish with julienned kaffir lime leaves
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