My grandma spicy fish
My grandma’s Moroccan fish :
Ingredients;
• your Choice of fish, for full flavor I recommend Mediterranean style like branzino ( with bones if possible) , about 500g fish
• 2 Bell peppers in any color
• 6 garlic glove
• 1 bunch of : cilantro & parsley (chopped)
• 4 carrots
• 1 cup of chickpeas
• 3 fresh chills or jalapeños or both
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Spices : salt, pepper to taste 2tbs turmeric & 2tbs paprika, 1teaspoon cumin
Instructions;
• I love soaking my fish in ice lemon water to prevent a fishy taste ( 10 - 15 minutes)
1. Let’s start with 1/2 cup of olive oil In a large non stick pan on medium heat , add spices in and infused them until you smell them open up, (about 2 min)
2. Add garlic, carrots, bell pepper, spicy peppers & chickpeas, mix and cover for 2 minutes
3. Add fish on top and all your chopped green herbs , carefully with a spoon try to get the sauce all over the fish and move it around every few minutes
4. Cover and low heat for 25 - 30 minutes, add warm water if needed, I added 1/2 cup & sprinkle of salt
5. During that time continue to scoop sauce and pour over the fish for full blend of flavors, serve warm, and make sure to give your guest / family all the delicious veggies under the fish! we serve it with challah bread if possible, and a drizzle of spicy tahini it’s delicious.