Marakesh Fried Fish recipe by Ruhana Ebrahim

Ingredients

• A.k.a Morrocan Spiced Fried White Fish
• 1kg white fish (whole/fillets)
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons dhana Jeeru (Cumin) powder
• ½ teaspoon clove powder
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1. If using a whole fish, clean the fish properly removing scales & fins.
• 2. Score the fish all over.
• 3. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl (using only half of lemon juice) and smear all over fish and stuff into scores.
• 4. Fill a big sized wok with oil and heat. Deep fry fish till fleah has firmed.
• 5. If using fillets, smear on marinade and fry in a pan of shallow oil till flesh has firmed.
• 6. Before serving drizzle on remainder lemon juice.
• 7. Serve with baby spinach aubergine salad and some couscous.