Liboke de poisson (fish in banana-leaf)
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Leaf cookery (cooking foods that have been wrapped, burrito-style, in large leaves) is common throughout the world’s tropical regions. In Uganda, plantain bananas are often wrapped in plantain leaves and steamed until tender. In Central Africa, both whole fish and fish fillets are cooked in leaf packets on grills over charcoal fires. Throughout the Congo River area, the Lingala word, Liboké (plural, Maboké) is often used to refer to this method of preparation; Ajomba (or Jomba) is the name nearer the Atlantic coast. Poisson en Paquet is French for Fish in Packet. Leaves of banana or marantaceae (or marantacee) plants give the food a certain flavor that will be missing if they are not used, however aluminum foil can be substituted. Outside the tropics, look for (frozen) banana leaves in International, Asian, and Latin American grocery stores. See also: Liboké de Viande. In Africa freshwater fish are typically used. Chicken can also be cooked this way.
LIBOKÉ DE POISSON (FISH IN BANANA-LEAF) RECIPE
In Central Africa, both whole fish and fish fillets are cooked in leaf packets over grills or charcoal fires.
PREP TIME
30 mins
COOK TIME
40 mins
TOTAL TIME
1 hr 10 mins
YIELDS
4 Servings
Default (4 Servings)
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp lemon juice (juice of one or two lemons)
salt (to taste)
cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
1 tomato, chopped and crushed (or canned tomatoes) (optional)
12 okra, chopped (optional)
1 bunch of sorrel leaves (optional)
1 Maggi® cube (crushed and mixed with a spoonful of water) or a spoonful of Maggi® sauce (optional)
2 lbs fish, either whole, or cut into fillets, steaks, or pieces
banana leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
1
Prepare a marinade by mixing together the oil, chopped onion, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and any optional ingredients you choose. If you are cooking a whole fish, use a knife to make a few cuts lengthwise on each side. Place the fish in a glass bowl or baking dish. Pour the marinade onto the fish. Let the fish marinate for 15 to 45 minutes in the refrigerator.
2
Warm the banana leaves for a half-minute in a medium-hot oven, or on a grill, or in a pot of boiling water. This makes them easier to fold. Remove the center rib of each leaf by cutting across it with a knife and pulling it off. Cut the ends off each leaf to form a large rectangle. Read More...
