Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind
Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind

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Ghalieh Mahi

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The ingredients needed to make Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind:
  1. Take Herbs:
  2. Prepare 3 TBSP Alce Nero's Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil,
  3. Prepare 3 Bunches Parsley Coarsely Chopped,
  4. Get 3 Bunches Coriander Coarsely Chopped,
  5. Make ready Scallions White & Green Parts Coarsely Chopped, 2 Bunches + More For Garnishing
  6. Take 3 Bunches Mint Coarsely Chopped,
  7. Prepare 1/3 Cup Dried Fenugreek,
  8. Take White Pepper, 1 TSP Adjust To Preference
  9. Get Stew:
  10. Get Alce Nero's Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 TBSP + More
  11. Get 2 Yellow Onion Finely Sliced,
  12. Prepare Pinch Sea Salt,
  13. Make ready Pinch Demerara Sugar,
  14. Make ready Pinch White Pepper,
  15. Take 5 Cloves Garlic Crushed,
  16. Take 2 TBSP Turmeric Powder,
  17. Get Red Chili Flakes, 2 TSP Adjust To Preference
  18. Prepare 2.5 Cups Vegetable Stock,
  19. Get Tamarind Paste, 1/4 Cup Adjust To Preference
  20. Take Fresh Lemon Juice, 1/2 Lemon
  21. Make ready Fresh Lemon Zest, 1/2 Lemon
  22. Make ready Canola / Peanut / Grapeseed / Vegetable Oil, For Frying
  23. Prepare 6 Cod / Halibut Fillets,

GHALIEH MAHI CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES. Ghalieh Mahi (fish stew) is a delicious and nutritious fish stew recipe. Tamarind also brings high amounts of antioxidants to the table. Ghalieh Mahi is a fragrant fish dish that originates from the Caspian Sea region in Iran where fresh fish is abundant.

Instructions to make Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind:
  1. Pls visit: https://www.fatdough.sg/single-post/2019/09/12/Vegetable-Stock for the veg stock recipe.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in fenugreek and pepper. - - Saute to combine well. - - Remove from heat and cover. - - Set aside for 5 mins.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Blitz until smooth. - - Taste and adjust the seasonings again with salt, pepper, sugar and tamarind. - - Transfer into a large bowl and set aside.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.*
  13. 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.
  14. Continue cooking until bottom is lightly browned. - - Repeat the process for the remaining fish. - - Transfer the sauce onto serving plate.
  15. Place the fish onto the sauce. - - Garnish with some finely chopped green parts of scallions. - - Serve immediately.

Tamarind also brings high amounts of antioxidants to the table. Ghalieh Mahi is a fragrant fish dish that originates from the Caspian Sea region in Iran where fresh fish is abundant. It has an exciting piquant flavour that is typical of many Persian dishes and is served mostly at the beginning of spring. This delicious and pungent dish comes from the south of Iran and is less known than the other more popular Iranian stews. Ghalieh Mahi has very rich flavors including a melange of garlic, tamarind paste, cilantro and fenugreek.

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