Steamed
Liboke ya Mbisi

Liboke ya Mbisi

DR Congo

70Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A Kinshasa river classic where seasoned fish is sealed in banana-leaf parcels and steamed into a fragrant, spicy packet, liboke meaning papillote in Lingala.

Equipment
  • Banana leaves or foil
  • Steamer or large pot
  • Bowl
  • String
Ingredients
Whole fish or thick steaks (tilapia, catfish)700 g
Onions2
Tomatoes2
Garlic4 cloves
Ginger1 thumb
Scotch bonnet (pili-pili)2
Red palm oil3 tbsp
Basil / scent leaveshandful
Lemon1
Stock cubes2
Banana leaves (or foil)for wrapping
Saltto taste

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