Food Network: Chile Skate Roasted in Banana Leaves

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Chile Skate Roasted in Banana Leaves
Recipe Courtesy of Ming Tsai

Ingredients
Canola oil
2 large red onions, sliced
4 large banana leaves (parchment paper and/or aluminum foil would work)
1 eggplant, sliced and grilled
3 cups cooked jasmine rice, other rices would work
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 6-ounce skate wings
1/4 cup sliced scallion
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chili paste (recipe to follow)

Directions
In a hot saute pan, add a little oil and caramelize
the onions. Check for seasoning. Fold a banana leaf in half and place a small
amount of onions and 1 slice of eggplant on one half then top with a small mound
of rice. Top this with basil then seasoned tomato slices followed by another slice
of eggplant. Place skate on top. Smooth chili paste on top of skate. Garnish with
scallions. Fold up banana leaf and secure with a skewer. Repeat process for the
remaining banana leaves. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.