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Banana Leaf Goldband Snapper with Coconut Rice and Chutneys

Recipe Notes:

• Tawa Fry Goldband Snapper (Gold Coast): Locally sourced from the pristine waters just off the Gold Coast, Goldband Snapper is what fine dining chefs call a “dream fish.” It’s firm, flaky, sweet, and takes on a spice crust.

Seafood Ingredients:

• 12 snapper fillets (140–150g each)

Kerala Masala Ingredients:

• 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 large onions, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 2 green chillis, slit
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• ½ tsp grated jaggery
• Salt to taste 

Method:

1. Prepare the spice paste
   • In a medium bowl, combine:
     • ½ of the turmeric
     • Kashmiri chilli powder
     • Lime juice
   • Mix well and set aside.
2.  Cook the base
   • Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add onions and cook until golden and soft.
3.  Add aromatics
   • Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, and curry leaves.
   • Sauté until fragrant.
4. Build the masala
   • Add the remaining turmeric, tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander powder, black pepper, salt, and a splash of water.
   • Cook until the mixture becomes thick and jammy, and the oil begins to separate.
5. Finish the masala
   • Stir in the tamarind paste and jaggery.
   • Cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Combine and cool
   • Add the Kerala Masala to the bowl with the turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder, and lime juice mixture. Stir until fully combined.
   • Let the mixture cool slightly before assembly.

Assembly & Cooking:

• 12 softened banana leaf squares
• Cooking twine or toothpicks
• Extra coconut oil or ghee for brushing

Assembly Method:

1. Prepare the leaf
   • Place a square of banana leaf on a flat surface.
2. Marinate the fish
   • Lightly coat the snapper fillets with some of the masala.
3. Assemble the parcel
   • Spoon 2 tablespoons of the remaining masala into the centre of the banana leaf.
   • Lay a snapper fillet on top, then cover with another spoonful of masala.
4. Wrap and secure
   • Fold the banana leaf into a neat parcel and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
5. Heat the pan
   • Heat a flat skillet or griddle with a little coconut oil.
6. Cook the parcels
   • Cook the parcels for 6–8 minutes on each side, pressing gently to ensure even cooking. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12–15 minutes

Coconut Rice Ingredients:

• 3 cups jasmine rice (uncooked)
• 1 ½ cups coconut milk
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 tsp salt

Coconut Rice Method:

1. Wash rice and cook with coconut milk, water, and salt until fluffy. 
2. Cool slightly before serving.

Davidson Plum & Tamarind Tomato Relish Ingredients:

• 500g ripe tomatoes
• ¼ cup chopped Davidson plum or 1 tbsp of Davidson plum powder
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp jaggery or brown sugar
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• Oil for tempering
• Salt to taste

Plum and Tomato Relish Method:

1. Temper the aromatics
   • Heat oil in a pan and temper mustard seeds and curry leaves until fragrant.
2.  Sauté the onions
   • Add onions and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
3. Add remaining ingredients
   • Stir in tomatoes, tamarind, jaggery, and Davidson plum.
4. Simmer the chutney
   • Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until thick and jammy.
5. Balance the flavours
   • Adjust salt, sweetness, and sourness to taste.
6. Serve
   • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Native River Mint & Coriander Chutney Ingredients:

• 1 bunch coriander
• ½ bunch native river mint
• 1 green chilli
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tbsp toasted macadamia or cashew nuts
• Salt, to taste
• Splash of water or coconut water

Mint and Coriander Chutney Method:

1. Blend the ingredients
   • Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Adjust seasoning
   • Adjust salt and acidity to taste.
3. Chill and serve
   • Chill before serving as a bright, herbaceous dipping chutney.

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