Authentic Congolese Liboké de Poisson | Fish in Banana Leaves Recipe + Yam Pairing 🇨🇩🔥

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

Wash the catfish and cut it.

Chop parsley leaves, spring onions, basil leaves, and green pepper into bits.

Blend the chopped vegetables with garlic, onion, vegetable oil, and bouillon cubes, adding a little water if needed.

Set the blended vegetable mixture aside to marinate the fish.

Rinse the banana leaves and cut them into pieces.

Boil water in a pot and prepare to steam the fish.

Marinate the catfish with the blended vegetable mixture.

Wrap the marinated catfish in banana leaves and foil.

Place the wrapped fish in the boiling water to steam for about 25 to 30 minutes.

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