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Banana-Wrapped Salay-Salay Fish
Banana-wrapped Yellowtail scad is easy to make, healthy, and budget-friendly, too! The fish turn out moist and flavorful, perfect with piping hot steamed rice!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (about 12 pieces) salay-salay fish, cleaned and gutted
- 2 tablespoons tamarind powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Wash fish under cold, running water and drain well. Season with tamarind powder and salt and pepper to taste.
- In bowl, combine shallots, ginger, garlic, and oil.
- Arrange about 2 to 3 pieces of fish on a piece of banana leaf and top with onion mixture.
- Fold leaves to enclose fish and tie banana packet with kitchen twine to tightly enclose.
- Place banana packets in a thick-bottomed pot and add water.
- In low heat, cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until fish is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove fish from banana wrap and serve hot with a dipping sauce of choice.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- A deep, thick-bottomed pot will do, but if you can, use a palayok or clay pot for the best flavor and aroma.
Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
814mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.