Name: Fragrant Coconut Fish in Banana Leaves
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless sea bass, flounder or tilapia fillets, cut into 2 in (5 cm) pieces; Salt and black pepper; 8 banana leaves (see tips, at left); Hot water; 8 toothpicks; 3 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced (optional); 4 tablespoons minced lemongrass; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 small shallot; 1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat, finely sliced); 0.5 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil (10 g); 1 tablespoon minced galangal or fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.5 teaspoon palm or brown sugar; 0.25 cup coconut milk (65 ml); 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; Lime wedges

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