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Liboke de Poisson

Fish steamed in banana leaves with herbs and chilli.

Prep1 h 10 min
Cook45 min
Total1 h 55 min
Serves4
DifficultyMedium
Per serving443 kcal
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DR CongoMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Whole fish (capitaine or tilapia)1.2 kg
  • Banana leaves8
  • Onions2
  • Tomatoes3
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Pili-pili chilli2
  • Ginger1 thumb
  • Green pepper1
  • Basil or local herbs1 handful
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp

Method

  1. SeasonMix the main ingredient with chopped onion, tomato, garlic, chilli, ginger and herbs.
  2. WrapWrap in wilted banana leaves and tie.
  3. CookSteam or cook over embers 45 minutes (until the parcel steams inside).
  4. ServeOpen at the table; serve with chikwangue.

Nutrition per serving

Calories443 kcal
Protein14.9 g
Carbohydrates90.4 g
Fat2.1 g
Fibre6.6 g
Sugar9.0 g
Sodium1574 mg
Saturated fat0.4 g
Serving sizeabout 360 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Liboke de Poisson take to make?

About 1 h 55 min in total: 1 h 10 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Liboke de Poisson?

About 443 kcal per serving, with 15 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 360 g each.

Which allergens does Liboke de Poisson contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Liboke de Poisson from?

Liboke de Poisson is a main course from DR Congo. Fish steamed in banana leaves with herbs and chilli.

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