Omani & Dhofari
Fish Matchboos Oman
Tuna, tomatoes and rice come together in this Omani dish, fragrant with turmeric and cinnamon and simmered on the stove.
1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Medium
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 60 min · 70 min total
- medium
- 1
Soak rice in water 2 hours, umm binat said this could only be 1/2 hour. Sprinkle tuna with bezar and salt.
- 2
Fry in oil. Brown on both sides. Remove. Add onions. Brown. Add garlic and spices. Brown. Add tomato paste you could add more tomato paste here if you would like a redder rice and tomatoes.
- 3
Brown. Add 4 1/2 c water. Add loomi, or if adding lime juice do that when you take off heat.
- 4
Add fish. Simmer covered 20 minutes. Drain rice. Add to pot. Dont stir. the rice. Cover with damp cloth and put lid back on.
- 5
Simmer 10 minutes shake. Simmer 10 more minutes. Let set covered.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.