Steamed Fish

Description
In Uganda the cooking method most often used is wrapping the fish in banana leaves and dropping it into boiling water. salt is the basic seasoning - anything else by way of flavoring depends on what’s at hand. Lacking a handy supply of banana leaves, we can best ensure retention of moisture and flavor by simple steaming.

Ingredients

 * 1 whole, fresh fish (1½ to 2 pounds), cleaned
 * salt to taste
 * 1/2 cup each chopped onions and chopped tomato (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Season fish with salt. Sprinkle with chopped onions and tomato if desired. Place fish in a steamer or on a rack in a stewing pan. Cover bottom of pan or steamer with boiling water (keep water below fish), and simmer until fish is cooked.