Maboké de Capitaine (Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf)

Step 1

If using banana leaves, then arrange these in pairs.

Step 2

Alternatively use 12” squares of kitchen foil.

Step 3

Finely chop the garlic, onion, parsley and chili then mix together.

Step 4

Wash, de-seed and slice the tomatoes into thin slivers.

Step 5

Place a tablespoon of the onion mix in the center of each banana leaf (or each square of kitchen foil).

Step 6

Sit a fillet of Nile perch on top then add a spoonful of the onion mix on top.

Step 7

Sit the tomato slivers on top of everything.

Step 8

Close the parcels, tying securely with string then sit a rack in a roasting tin.

Step 9

Fill the roasting tin with boiling water up to the rack then sit the mabokés on top.

Step 10

Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 400°F and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 11

Serve hot, direct from the cooking parcel and accompanied by fried plantains and plain, boiled, rice.