Description
Seafood wrapped in banana leaves with aromatic herbs and spices, then steamed or grilled. A tropical, fragrant dish full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 shallots, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 tablespoons sambal belachan 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 banana leaf
Directions
- In a medium, non-reactive bowl, mix shallots, garlic, sambal belachan, vegetable oil, curry powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Place squid in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Lightly grease the banana leaf. Wrap squid in the leaf, and place on the prepared grill. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, until leaf is slightly charred and squid is opaque.
