Spiced Fried Fish

Name: Spiced Fried Fish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 700 g (11⁄2lb) firm white fish fillets; 12 hot red chillies; 1 bunch fresh coriander; 1 garlic clove; 10 mL (2 level tsp) plain white flour; Large pinch of salt; 5 mL (1 level tsp) cumin seeds; 10 mL (2 level tsp) coriander seeds; Finely grated rind of 1 lime; Oil for shallow-frying; Banana leaves (optional) and lime wedges to garnish

This white fish recipe makes a healthy and delicious meal for 4.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 22 January 1998

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Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Ingredients

700 g (11⁄2lb) firm white fish fillets
12 hot red chillies
1 bunch fresh coriander
1 garlic clove
10 ml (2 level tsp) plain white flour
Large pinch of salt
5 ml (1 level tsp) cumin seeds
10 ml (2 level tsp) coriander seeds
Finely grated rind of 1 lime
Oil for shallow-frying
Banana leaves (optional) and lime wedges to garnish

Directions

1. Step 1
  Skin the fish fillets and cut into large chunks. Chop the chillies, discarding the seeds if you prefer a milder flavour. Trim the roots (if still attached) and most of the tough stems from the coriander, then finely chop the leaves. Peel the garlic and chop finely.
2. Step 2
  Put the chillies, coriander and garlic in a large bowl and mix with the flour and salt.
3. Step 3
  Heat a small heavy-based frying pan. Add the cumin and coriander seeds and dry-fry for 2min, stirring all the time so they don't burn. Allow to cool, then finely crush the spices using a pestle and mortar or a heavy bowl and rolling pin. Add to the flour mixture with the grated lime rind.
4. Step 4
  Add the prepared fish to the spiced flour mixture and toss carefully to ensure each piece is coated on all sides.
5. Step 5
  Heat the oil in a frying pan. Cook the fish, a few pieces at a time, until browned and crisp on the outside and cooked through. Drain well and keep warm while cooking the rest of the fish. Garnish with banana leaves and lime wedges.
  
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Per Serving:

Calories: 285

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