Nga Baung Doke
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[edit] Description
Nga Baung Doke (Sesame coconut fish Steamed in Leaves) is a popular Burmese dish. You may simply use aluminum foil if banana or bamboo leaves are not available.
[edit] Ingredients
- 1 kg fish fillets
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
- juice of half a lemon
- banana or bamboo leaves and aluminum foil for wrapping
[edit] Directions
Wash the fish fillets and dry. Cut into serving pieces. Set aside. Put desiccated coconut, hot water, garlic and grated ginger in a blender. Blend until coconut is finely ground. Pour mixture in a bowl. Add in the other seasonings. Mix well. Put fish fillets on banana or bamboo leaves. Put 3-4 teaspoons of coconut mixture on top of fish fillet and wrap in foil. Steam for 15 minutes.
