World Flavors Cookbook

Mok Pa (Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf)

Name: Mok Pa (Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Laos
Ingredients: White fish fillets Herb paste: Lemongrass, dill, scallions, chillies, garlic, shallots Padaek, kaffir lime leaves Banana leaves for wrapping

Fish fillets marinated in an aromatic herb paste and steamed inside a banana leaf packet.

Cuisine: Laos

Ingredients

White fish fillets Herb paste: Lemongrass, dill, scallions, chillies, garlic, shallots Padaek, kaffir lime leaves Banana leaves for wrapping

Instructions

1. Mix fish with the herb paste and seasonings. 2. Place fish on a piece of banana leaf, add lime leaves and dill. 3. Fold into a neat packet and secure with toothpicks. 4. Steam for 20 minutes until the fish is flaky and infused with herb aroma.