Recipes - Fish Tareko

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. trout fillets (asala macha), cleaned and boned
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• Salt and Pepper
• Oil for deep frying
• Lime wedges for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

In a blender, process chili, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, tomatoes, cumin seeds, lime juice, turmeric, cilantro, mustard seeds, corn starch, salt and pepper into a smooth paste. In a large bowl, pour the spice mixture over fish fillets. Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least four hours.

Heat frying oil to 360°F. Deep fry marinated fish fillets in oil until crispy. Remove from oil and absorb excess oil with paper towel. Serve hot with rice pilaf and stir-dried vegetables, accompanied with mango chutney. Garnish with lime wedges.