Banana Leaf-Steamed Moonfish

To make Lobster Curry Sauce, combine all ingredients except curry paste and lobster stock and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer 15 min. until slightly thickened.

Whisk in curry paste and stock, and simmer 10 min. Strain and set aside.

In a large pan, heat oil and sauté onions, garlic, gingerroot, and mushrooms until tender. Remove from heat and add green onion, hot sauce, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Set aside to cool.

Arrange 2 banana strips to form a cross. Season filets with salt and pepper and place 1 filet in the center of cross. Spoon 1⁄3 cup mushroom mixture on top of filet and top with 1⁄2 -oz. of seaweed.

Fold ends of leaves over each other to cover the fish, forming a tight package.

Steam packets over boiling water 15-25 min. until fish is cooked through, but still moist.

Unfold packets onto 8 plates. Spoon 1⁄4  cup Lobster Curry Sauce around fish and garnish with roasted, peeled chunks of taro root.