Baked Wrapped Tilapia - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Topping
1 inch cube fresh gingerroot, finely chopped (or grated)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped (or grated)
2 green onions, finely chopped (green part only)
fresh chili pepper, to taste
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or safflower)
1 dash toasted sesame oil
1 dash soy sauce
1 dash fish sauce
4 teaspoons dark maple syrup
Tilapia
4 (4 ounce) fresh tilapia fillets (or other firm-fleshed whitefish)
4 large banana leaves (or unbleached parchment paper)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F
Combine all topping ingredients in a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place a fillet on each banana leaf and divide topping evenly among them, spreading it over the top.
Fold each banana leaf over to form a packet around each fillet and seal the edge of each packet with a small piece of aluminum foil, crimping it tightly. Place on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes.