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White Fish Mhammar
🇲🇦 Moroccan

White Fish Mhammar

🇲🇦 Moroccan

Sweet-savoury mhammar — white fish glazed with honey and showered with almonds. About 29 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 17 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Tomato Puree400 g
  • Honey2 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1 large, finely chopped
  • Garlic4 cloves, minced
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • White Fish500 g
  • Ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp
  • Ras el Hanout1 tsp
  • Toasted Almonds80 g

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the Olive Oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and cook until golden and softened, 6-8 minutes, stirring so it doesn't catch.

  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic plus the ras el hanout, ground cumin and ground cinnamon; toast for about a minute until the kitchen smells incredible.

  4. 4

    Add the white fish, turning every piece through the spice base so it's fully coated, and sear lightly.

  5. 5

    Pour in the tomato puree, bring to a gentle bubble, then cover and simmer until the white fish is tender.

  6. 6

    Uncover and reduce until the sauce clings to a spoon. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.

Chef's tip

Let the dish rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving so the flavours settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How to Make Moroccan Fish|| Shabbat Fish Recipe|| Sonya’s Prep · on YouTube