Steamed Mahi Mahi in Cabbage

Steamed Mahi in Cabbage with Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce

with Aloha Spice - Kauai Aloha Coffee Rub   

Recipe Courtesy of Kaua'i Chef - Michael Simpson

Recipe For two

Ingredients: 

4 3oz pieces of skinless mahi mahi  

2-3 Tbsp coconut oil for the fish and the wrapping

3 Tbsp Aloha Spice Kauai Aloha Coffee Rub & Seasoning

4 Leaves of Chinese or Napa Cabbage

Salt 

Directions: 

Oil the fish and season with Kauai Aloha Coffee Rub, let marinate in refrigerator for one hour

Bring a pot of water to boil, add some salt

Add cabbage leaves to boiling water; cook for 30 seconds to a minute, or until just wilted

Remove from heat; Cool quickly by plunging leaves into ice water for 1 minute, remove from ice water, pat dry

Wrap the fish in cabbage leaves and brush lightly with the coconut oil.

Steam to doneness, approx. 10 minutes

Arrange on a platter with a bowl of dipping sauce. 

Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup water

4 Tbsp lemon juice

3 Tbsp sugar

Pinch of crushed saffron

1 tsp chili flakes

1 clove garlic, minced

2 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves

2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint

Aloha Spice Kuakea White Hawaiian Sea Salt to taste

Directions:  

Combine all ingredients in saucepan

Simmer 5 minutes.

Chill to room temperature. Serve.