Pinaputok na Tilapia

• 1 big tilapia, cleaned
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• butter
• banana leaves

1. Clean the tilapia and make a slit on the side. Deepen and widen the cut along tilapia belly by using a sharp pointed knife.
2. Sprinkle both sides of the fish including the stomach/belly with salt. Set aside.
3. Mix the soy sauce, chopped onions and tomatoes in a bowl.
4. Fill the mixture to tilapia belly.
5. Prepare the banana leaves by greasing it with butter.
6. Wrap the fish tightly with the greased banana leaves.
7. Grill the fish for about 20 minutes, 10 minutes on each side.
8. Serve with rice and toyomansi* sauce.

* Toyomansi - 2 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp kalamansi or lemon