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

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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. A flavourful dish from the south of Iran, its sour, spicy and super addictive! Ghalieh mahi is tastiest when made with lots of garlic and some red hot pepper.

Ghalieh Mahi

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

Persian Spicy Fish and Herb Stew Chef Behzad Jamshidi trained in high-end French and Italian restaurants for many years until returning to his home cooking of Persia. This recipe is a version of one of his mother's favorite stews that is built on. Ghalieh Mahi (Spicy Tamarind Fish and Herb Stew).

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.

Ghalieh mahi calories & nutrition values. Ghalieh Mahi (fish stew) is a delicious and nutritious fish stew recipe. Persian Gulf prawns with tamarind (ghalieh maygu). Herb & Tamarind Shrimp (Ghalieh Maygu) recipe: This dish is from the Persian Gulf. Herb & Tamarind Shrimp (Ghalieh Maygu).

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