Indonesian Snapper Wrapped in Banana Leaves
Indonesian Snapper Wrapped in Banana Leaves Recipe only In Indonesia, particularly on Java, food is often wrapped in banana leaves before steaming or grilling, a process called 'pepesan', which gives a special flavor to the food. The leaves are either par-boiled or made pliable over high heat before use. Fresh banana leaves are available from Asian markets. INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup red curry paste 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate 1 tablespoon water 4 (1 kg) snapper fillets 5 cm piece of peeled ginger cut into matchsticks 2 spring onions finely sliced 2 fresh small red chilies, finely sliced 2 large carrots, sliced into matchsticks 100 g snow peas, trimmed, sliced thinly 2 large banana leaves 1/2 cup of fresh coriander leaves METHOD 1. For the red curry paste; 20 dried long red chilies 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon hot paprika 2 cm piece fresh ginger, chopped finely 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 lemongrass stalks (white part...