Yunnan Grilled Fish with Rice and Vegetables on Banana Leaf

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, garlic, spring onions, chilies, fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper to make a marinade.

Make shallow cuts on both sides of the fish. Rub the marinade all over the fish, inside and out. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the banana leaf and place the fish on it. Fold the leaf over to enclose the fish, then secure with toothpicks if needed.

Grill the wrapped fish for 10-12 minutes per side, until the fish is cooked through and the leaf is charred in spots. Alternatively, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes.

Unwrap the banana leaf carefully. Serve the fish on the leaf alongside warm rice and blanched vegetables. Garnish with fresh coriander and mint.