BANANA LEAF STEAMED BASS W CILANTRO CHUTNEY

Banana Leaf Steamed Bass w Cilantro Chutney image

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Seafood

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

FOR THE CILANTRO CHUTNEY
1 1/2 Tbsp each fresh lemon juice and water
2 c fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut
1 small shallot halved
1 Tbsp fresh ginger grated
1 large jalapeno seeded and sliced in half
1 tsp each salt and sugar
FOR THE BASS
8 bass filets.
salt and pepper
large piece of banana leaves
olive oil

Steps:

1. For the Chutney Place all ingredients in food processor and process until well combined. Place in refrigerator and leave for 2 hours for flavors to meld.
2. Lay out the banana leaves and cut into 4 pieces. Brush each piece with olive oil. Lay 2 filet on each banana leaf then add salt and pepper. Place the one filet on top of the other one. Cover the top with some of the Chutney. Wrap the banana leaf around the fish opposite side to opposite side to make a square sealed package. Secure with toothpicks Repeat until you have 4 packages
3. I used a bamboo steamer. Bring a pot of water to a boil Top the pot with a bamboo steamer. If you have a double one place two packages in each one or steam in batches. Steam for 20 minutes if you have a double steamer half way through switch the baskets so the top one is on the bottom.