Saudi Fish Curry (Samak Quwarmah)

Time

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min · 55 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Wipe fish dry with paper towels, cut into serving pieces and sprinkle lightly with salt. Cover and leave aside in a cool place.

2. 2

   Heat ghee (oil or butter) in a heavy pan, add onion and fry gently until transparent. Add ginger if using, garlic, chili, baharat, turmeric and cinnamon bark and stir over heat for 2 minutes.

   2 min
3. 3

   Add tomato, pierced loomi, and water. Add salt to taste and bring to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

   15 min
4. 4

   Place fish pieces in sauce, cover and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until fish is cooked through.

   20 min
5. 5

   Lift fish onto prepared or. Remove loomi and cinnamon bark from sauce and spoon sauce over fish.

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