Liboke ya Mbisi
Fish steamed in banana leaf with spices.
Ingredients
- 1 kg Fresh fish
- 6 Banana leaves
- 2 Onions
- 2 Tomatoes
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Ginger
- 2 Chili
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Palm oil
- 2 tsp Salt
Method
- Season the fish — Rub with lemon, garlic, ginger, chili and salt.
- Soften the leaves — Pass the banana leaves over a flame until glossy and pliable.
- Wrap — Lay the fish on the leaves with onion, tomato and palm oil, then fold into a sealed parcel and tie.
- Steam — Cook over simmering water or embers for 40 minutes.
- Liboke is ready — Open at the table so the aroma escapes in front of the guests.