Liboke de Poisson
HB-1363 · Hand-built original · Congolese
Congolese fish marinated with onion, lemon, chili, and oil, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed.
CongoleseRecipe1 hr4 servings358 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: portions
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 28¼ oz firm white fish, cut into 4 portions
- 1 large onion, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 hot pepper, minced
- 4 large banana leaves, softened
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
- Season the fish with salt and pepper. Toss with the lemon juice, oil, garlic, and hot pepper and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Soften the banana leaves by passing each one briefly over a low flame or dipping it in hot water until pliable, then wipe them dry.
- Lay a banana leaf flat, place a portion of fish in the center, and top with a quarter of the sliced onion and some of the marinade. Fold the leaf over the fish and fold in the sides to make a sealed parcel. Repeat with the remaining fish.
- Place the parcels in a steamer basket over simmering water, cover, and steam for 30 to 35 minutes, until the fish flakes easily. Alternatively, bake on a tray at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve the parcels unopened at the table, with rice or fufu, so each diner opens their own fragrant packet.
Prep: 25 min · Cook: 35 min · Total: 60 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
358 kcalCalories
34.8 gProtein
26.7 gCarbs
11.7 gFat
2 gSaturates
2.5 gFibre
1.2 gSugars
81 mgSodium
82 mgCholesterol
801 mgPotassium
146 mgCalcium
2.7 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data