Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Fish | 1 tbsp (18ml) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 medium whole fresh fish
- 1 lemon
- 1 madarin or orange
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- salt to taste
Directions
1. Wash and clean the fish and place on a soft banana leaf or foil.
2. Thinly slice the lemon and mandarin or orange.
3. Arrange alternate slices of lemon and mandarine or orange on the fish from head to tail.
4. Sprinkle with black pepper and pour the coconut cream around the fish. Add salt to taste.
5. Wrap the fish well in about three layers of softened banana leaves ( or foil) and bake in a moderate oven for about 40 minutes or in an earth oven for about 1 hour.
6. Serve hot with cooked root crops, breadfruit or vudi.
Category:Fijian Recipes
Category:Fijian Meat Dishes