Ndomba

🛒 Ingredients

• Tilapia fillet 150 g · 144 kcal
• Onion 50 g · 20 kcal
• Garlic 10 g · 15 kcal
• Ginger 10 g · 8 kcal
• Habanero pepper 5 g · 2 kcal
• Green bell pepper 30 g · 6 kcal
• Tomato 50 g · 9 kcal
• Green onions 10 g · 3 kcal
• Fresh parsley 5 g · 2 kcal
• Lemon juice 15 g · 3 kcal
• Red palm oil 15 g · 133 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the fish: Clean and pat dry tilapia fillets. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Chop the aromatics: Finely chop onion, garlic, ginger, habanero pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, and fresh parsley.
3. Mix the marinade: In a bowl, combine the chopped aromatics, diced tomato, lemon juice, and red palm oil. Mix well.
4. Marinate the fish: Add the seasoned fish fillets to the aromatic mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
5. Prepare banana leaves: Gently wipe banana leaves clean. Briefly pass them over an open flame or dip in hot water to make them pliable.
6. Assemble the parcels: Place a portion of the marinated fish and vegetables onto a banana leaf. Fold the leaf into a secure parcel, tying with kitchen twine if necessary.
7. Steam the Ndomba: Place the banana leaf parcels in a steamer basket. Steam for 30-35 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
8. Serve: Carefully unwrap the Ndomba parcels and serve hot, traditionally with plantains, cassava, or rice.