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Lulot na Isda
Firm fish enclosed with ginger, lemongrass, tomato, and greens in banana leaves, cooked in a covered pot to mimic aromatic Mindanao lulot.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4
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Ingredients
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Method
- Season fish lightly with fish sauce and calamansi for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Line a heavy covered pot with banana leaves.
- Scatter onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, and lemongrass over the leaf lining.
- Arrange fish in one layer, add water, and fold leaves over the top.
- Cover tightly and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add greens around the fish, reseal, and cook 8–12 minutes more.
- Check the thickest piece is opaque and flakes at the centre; remove fish before reducing excess juices.
- Serve from the leaf lining with rice.