PROJECT - Tilapia maito recipe - English level 3

tilapia

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: catfish

Cod is a leaner fish option, while catfish is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare banana leaves by rinsing and cutting into large rectangles.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Season tilapia with salt, black pepper, and lime juice.

Chop tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and garlic into small pieces.

Mix chopped vegetables with cilantro and chili peppers in a bowl.

Lay a piece of banana leaf on a flat surface and place seasoned tilapia in the center.

Top tilapia with the vegetable mixture.

Fold the banana leaf over the fish to create a sealed packet.

Repeat for remaining tilapia and vegetable mixture.

Place the packets on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.

Remove packets from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before opening.

Serve with a side of cabbage and carrot slaw and rice.

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