Nga Baung Doke

Description
Nga Baung Doke (Sesame Coconut Fish Steamed in Leaves) is a popular Burmese dish. You may simply use aluminum foil if banana or bamboo leaves are not available.



Ingredients

 * 1 kg fish fillets
 * 1 cup desiccated coconut
 * 1/2 cup hot water
 * 2 cloves garlic
 * 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
 * 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons rice flour
 * 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
 * juice of half a lemon
 * banana or bamboo leaves and aluminum foil for wrapping

Directions
Wash the fish fillets and dry. Cut into serving pieces. Set aside. Put desiccated coconut, hot water, garlic and grated ginger in a blender. Blend until coconut is finely ground. Pour mixture in a bowl. Add in the other seasonings. Mix well. Put fish fillets on banana or bamboo leaves. Put 3-4 teaspoons of coconut mixture on top of fish fillet and wrap in foil. Steam for 15 minutes.