Steamed
Maboké (Fish in Leaves)

Maboké (Fish in Leaves)

Central African Republic

60Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

River fish seasoned with roasted spices and steamed in banana or cassava leaves, a Central African speciality shared with the neighbouring Congo basin.

Equipment
  • Banana or cassava leaves
  • Bowl
  • Pot or oven
  • String
  • Blender or mortar
Ingredients
Whole fish or thick fillets800 g
Onion1
Garlic3 cloves
Ginger1 thumb
Tomato1
Chilli (piment)1
Roasted spices (nutmeg, pepper)1 tbsp
Palm or vegetable oil3 tbsp
Banana or cassava leavesfor wrapping
Stock cube1
Saltto taste

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