whole barramundi in banana leaves + asparagus salad

David treated us to this wonderful Thai meal recently. For the marinade process these ingredients in a food processor: 1 brown shallot, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 sliced thumb-size piece of galangal (or ginger), 2 teaspoons of ground coriander, a handful of basil leaves, ½ a can of coconut milk, 2 finely sliced kaffir lime leaves, 1…… Continue reading whole barramundi in banana leaves + asparagus salad

fish cooked in banana leaves

Cooked in Vietnamese style this fish dish is delightfully fragrant and succulent. If you can’t find a banana tree you can find fresh vacuum-packed banana leaves at Asian stores. If there are too many for one occasion they freeze well. Cut 900g (2lbs) of Ling (or a similar firm-fleshed white fish) into 4 large pieces. In a…… Continue reading fish cooked in banana leaves