Steamed Catfish in Banana Leaves Recipe

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Steamed Catfish in Banana Leaves
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
359
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Unfold banana leaves. Cut off and reserve tough center rib that runs along bottom edge of each leaf with kitchen shears. Cut ribs into 12-inch strips (you'll need 8) for tying packets. Gently cut leaves into 8 (10-inch) squares with shears, being careful not to split them (you may want to cut a few extra in case some split while folding). Gently wash banana leaf squares in a large pan of water, then pat dry.
  2. Heat oil in wok over moderate heat until warm, about 30 seconds, then cook curry paste, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and a shade darker, 1 to 2 minutes. Add stock and fish sauce and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring. Add fish and rice powder and stir-fry until outside of fish just turns white, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer mixture to a bowl.
  3. Put a banana leaf square on a work surface, then put 1/3 cup fish curry in center of square and sprinkle with some of sliced Kaffir lime leaves. Fold 2 sides of banana leaf over fish to enclose it (be careful not to split leaf), then fold in opposite sides to form a packet. Tie packet with a strip of banana leaf rib and transfer to heatproof plate. Assemble 7 more packets in same manner, arranging in 1 layer on plate.
  4. Bring 1 inch water to a boil in wok fitted with steamer rack. Transfer plate with packets to steamer rack carefully and steam, covered with lid, 5 minutes. Serve packets warm or at room temperature.
  5. Cooks' notes: • Fish packets can be steamed 30 minutes ahead. • You can substitute 8 large collard leaves for the banana leaves. Trim stems flush with leaves, then put leaves on pieces of foil cut to size. Mound fish curry on leaves, then fold up leaves and wrap packets in foil to catch any juices. Tie packets closed with kitchen string for steaming.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 359.1 Kcal (1503 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.62g 29%
Cholesterol 60.37mg 20%
Sodium 5216.97mg 217%
Potassium 497.93mg 11%
Total Carbs 27.29g 9%
Sugars 10.68g 43%
Dietary Fiber 3.21g 13%
Protein 20.66g 41%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 45.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.54 Kcal (701 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.69g 29%
Cholesterol 28.17mg 20%
Sodium 2433.93mg 217%
Potassium 232.3mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.73g 9%
Sugars 4.98g 43%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 13%
Protein 9.64g 41%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 9%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 21.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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