Fish parcels with chilli lemon grass recipe

Fish Parcels with Chilli Lemon Grass recipe

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This recipe for fish parcels with chilli lemon grass is a delightful and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. The combination of fresh fish, fragrant lemon grass, and spicy chilli creates a tantalizing flavor profile. The fish is wrapped in parchment paper, allowing it to steam gently and lock in all the delicious juices. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a dinner party or a special weeknight meal.

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Fish parcels with chilli lemon grass recipe details

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Ingredients

300 g	sticky rice
4	banana leaves or baking parchment approx 25cm x 25cm (10in x 10in)
700 g	Whitefish fillet, 4 x 175g, eg. monkfish, cod, haddock
1 clove(s)	garlic, chopped
5 cubic cm	ginger, chopped
2	red chillies, sliced in half lengthways
1	lime, cut into wedges
2	sticks of lemon grass, chopped
4	prawns
1 bunch(es)	coriander, chopped
1	lemon, juiced
2 tsp	soy sauce

Instructions

Place the rice in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak for 24 hours. Drain the rice and cook in a steamer for 25 minutes; keep checking that the water does not boil dry.

Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas 4. Lay the banana leaves out, place a portion of fish in the middle of each and top with garlic, ginger, chilli, lime, lemon grass and prawns.

Fold over the leaves to make parcels, tie with string and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

In a small serving bowl, mix together the coriander, lemon juice and soy sauce.

Serve each fish parcel with a portion of sticky rice and the chopped coriander mix.


Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 day
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a