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Ghalieh Mahi

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The ingredients needed to make Ghalieh Mahi | Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind:

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

In this traditional Persian preparation for fish, called ghalieh mahi, a profusion of fresh herbs is slowly simmered with caramelized onions and tangy tamarind until the whole thing cooks down into a silky, sweet-tart sauce with a haunting flavor This version, adapted from Nasim Alikhani from Sofreh restaurant in Brooklyn, uses both fresh and dried fenugreek, which is worth seeking out for its. Ghalieh Mahi is made primarily with cilantro, but parsley, green onions and fenugreek are also used. But first, onions are sautéed with turmeric. This is a slow process, so don't rush it.

Steps 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.

Find mahi mahi recipes, videos, and ideas from Food Network. 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. It is best served with Basmati Rice. Put the barberries in a bowl and cover with warm water.

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