Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind.
You can cook Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind using 23 ingredients and 15 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind
- You need of Herbs:.
- It's 3 TBSP of Alce Nero's Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil,.
- Prepare 3 Bunches of Parsley Coarsely Chopped,.
- Prepare 3 Bunches of Coriander Coarsely Chopped,.
- It's of Scallions White & Green Parts Coarsely Chopped, 2 Bunches + More For Garnishing.
- Prepare 3 Bunches of Mint Coarsely Chopped,.
- Prepare 1/3 Cup of Dried Fenugreek,.
- It's of White Pepper, 1 TSP Adjust To Preference.
- Prepare of Stew:.
- You need of Alce Nero's Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 TBSP + More.
- Prepare 2 of Yellow Onion Finely Sliced,.
- Prepare Pinch of Sea Salt,.
- Prepare Pinch of Demerara Sugar,.
- It's Pinch of White Pepper,.
- It's 5 Cloves of Garlic Crushed,.
- You need 2 TBSP of Turmeric Powder,.
- It's of Red Chili Flakes, 2 TSP Adjust To Preference.
- Prepare 2.5 Cups of Vegetable Stock,.
- It's of Tamarind Paste, 1/4 Cup Adjust To Preference.
- Prepare of Fresh Lemon Juice, 1/2 Lemon.
- It's of Fresh Lemon Zest, 1/2 Lemon.
- You need of Canola / Peanut / Grapeseed / Vegetable Oil, For Frying.
- It's 6 of Cod / Halibut Fillets,.
Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind instructions
- Pls visit: https://www.fatdough.sg/single-post/2019/09/12/Vegetable-Stock for the veg stock recipe..
- Prepare the herbs. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is heated up, add in parsley, coriander, scallions and mint. Saute until they start to stick to the bottom of the skillet. It should take about 15 mins..
- Add in fenugreek and pepper. Saute to combine well. Remove from heat and cover. Set aside for 5 mins..
- Prepare the stew. In another skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is heated up, add in onion. Season with salt, pepper and sugar..
- Saute until the onion is lightly caramelized. It should take about 10 to 15 mins. Add in garlic. Saute until aromatic. Add in turmeric and 1 TBSP of olive oil Saute until well combine and aromatic..
- Add in chili flakes and saute to combine well. Deglaze the skillet with vegetable stock. Bring it up to simmer. Allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 mins..
- Remove from heat and transfer this stew into the herbs mixture. Return the skillet back over medium heat. Add in tamarind. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt, pepper and sugar..
- Stir to combine well. Add 6 more TBSP of olive oil. Bring it up to a slow simmer. Turn the heat down to low and cover..
- Continue to simmer for about 1 hr or until the oil separates and float to the top. *Stir occasionally to prevent burning.* Lastly, add in lemon juice and zest. Carefully, transfer into a blender..
- Blitz until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings again with salt, pepper, sugar and tamarind. Transfer into a large bowl and set aside..
- Prepare the fish. Using a clean skillet over medium heat, add in 3 TBSP of oil. Heat the oil up to almost smoking point. Season the fish lightly with salt and pepper..
- Make sure the fish is at room temperature. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper before seasoning.* Place the fish, skin side down, away from you, onto the skillet. Using a slotted spatula, gently press the fish down. *This will prevent the skin from shrinking.*.
- Continue cooking until bottom is crispy and brown. It should take 4 to 5 mins. *Do not try to disturb the fish.* Using a slotted spatula, flip the fish. Tilt the skillet and baste the fish with the liquid..
- Continue cooking until bottom is lightly browned. Repeat the process for the remaining fish. Transfer the sauce onto serving plate..
- Place the fish onto the sauce. Garnish with some finely chopped green parts of scallions. Serve immediately..
