In a large pan saute onions until clear and aromatic

Add in pumpkin, thyme, garlic, pimento, cinnamon and Bay leaf

Stir together and cover the pot and allow the mixture to simmer

When pumpkin seems half cooked add in rice and toast with the rest of the ingredients.

Add in water, rouku and coconut powder and allow to simmer while covered. (check and stir periodically)

When all water is burnt out switch pot off and leave covered for about 10 minutes before serving.

Wash and prepare fish. Season with salt, fish sauce and black pepper

Start with a banana leaf and put some patchoi in the center. Place fish on top and layer on a few pieces of each of the items on top (onion, garlic, shadon benni, celery, thyme, pimento, ochro)

Wrap banana leaf around the fish and vegetables and secure it with a piece of string.

Steam in a steamer or pot with boiling water for 30 minutes approximately.

Carefully remove and serve.