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Fried Fish - Mahi

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Fried Fish - Mahi

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Sabzi Polo Mahi is a very traditional meal served on the Persian New Year. This fried fish traditionally accompanies the sabzi polo.

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  • Persian
  • Main Course
Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
6 servings
Level
Medium
Energy
284 kcal

Method7 steps · about 45 min

  1. Step 1: Cut the hoki fillets into serving-sized pieces. If using frozen fish, thaw before preparing.

    Uses 1 kg hoki fish fillets

  2. Step 2: Pat the fish pieces dry with paper towels.

    Uses Portioned raw hoki fillets

  3. Step 3: Mix the flour (1 cup) with the turmeric (1 tbsp) and the tablespoon of combined salt-and-pepper seasoning.

    Uses 1 cup flour · 1 tbsp turmeric · 1 tbsp salt and black pepper combined

  4. Step 4: Heat the ghee (2 tbsp) in a large nonstick frying pan until hot.

    Uses 2 tbsp ghee (for frying)

  5. Step 5: Coat the dried fish pieces with the seasoned flour and shake off excess. Carefully place them in the hot ghee to fry.

    Uses Dried raw fish pieces · Seasoned flour mixture · Hot ghee in frying pan

  6. Step 6: When the first side is golden, turn the fish carefully to cook the other side.

    Uses Fish frying in ghee

  7. Step 7: Reduce the heat and continue frying until the fish reaches 145°F (63°C) in its thickest part, or is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

    Uses Fish browned on first side and turned

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