Parsee Fish in Banana Leaf with Egg and Peanut Salad

Spiced grey mullet wrapped in banana leaves, baked and served with a vibrant hard-boiled egg and roasted peanut salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 545.6 kcals 2182.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 14.1 grams 56.4 grams
Fat 38.6 grams 154.2 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
1
tbsp
Tamarind Pulp
Or 1.5 tsp concentrate
Dairy
5
piece
Eggs
Hard boiled, cooled, peeled
Fruits
200
g
Coconut
Freshly grated or soaked desiccated
1.5
piece
Lime
Juice only
6
tbsp
Coconut
Freshly grated or soaked desiccated
Liquids
55
ml
Water
As necessary to loosen paste
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
For seasoning fish
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
Ground
2
bunch
Coriander
Leaves only
7
piece
Garlic
Cloves
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
Toasted
1
bunch
Mint
Leaves only
2
tbsp
Coriander
Chopped fresh
3.5
tbsp
Peanuts
Chopped roasted
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground to taste
Other
4
piece
Banana Leaves
Trimmed, hard stems removed
Seafood
4
piece
Grey Mullet
Head and backbone removed
Vegetables
4
piece
7.5
cm
Ginger
Fresh, peeled and roughly chopped
1.5
piece
Green Chilies
Finely chopped
1
tbsp
Shallots
Chopped
2
tbsp
Tomatoes
Chopped fresh

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Mix the salt and ground turmeric and rub the mixture into the fish.
  • Blend coconut, coriander, chillies, garlic, ginger, cumin, sugar, lime juice, and mint into a paste, adding water if needed.
  • Rub the herb paste inside the belly and over the skin of each mullet.
  • Soften the banana leaves briefly over a gas flame or with a blow torch.
  • Place a fish in the center of each leaf, fold into parcels, and tie with string.
  • Place parcels in a tray, sprinkle with malt vinegar and water, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Halve the hard-boiled eggs, crumble the yolks, and finely chop the whites.
  • Combine the egg components with the remaining salad ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
  • Open the banana parcels on plates and serve the salad alongside the fish.