Fireside Roast Fish by Eve & Val in San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fillets are easier to cook, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Clean the tilapia carefully to avoid breaking it apart.

Select mature fig leaves and prepare them for cooking by steaming or heating them to change color.

Sprinkle flour inside the cavity of the tilapia to maintain freshness.

Season the tilapia with salt, onion powder, and garlic.

Squeeze lime juice into the tilapia, ensuring no seeds get in.

Prepare a bed of onions and garlic for the fish to rest on.

Wrap the tilapia in fig leaves and coconut leaves tightly.

Cook the wrapped fish over a fire for about 10 minutes per side, ensuring good heat.

Check the doneness by observing the texture of the leaves and the fish.

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