Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Seafood Dishes
Maqluba Seafood Specialty
Chef's Menu Description
Sustainably sourced fresh fish fillet pan-seared with a crisp skin, served with garlic herb butter, seasonal vegetables, and lemon.
Ingredients
- • 500g firm white fish fillets
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 1 aubergine, sliced into rounds
- • 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground turmeric
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- • 3 cups fish stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the aubergine and cauliflower in the oil until golden, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Sear the fish fillets briefly for 2 minutes per side.
3
Phase 3
Layer the fish, vegetables, and rice in a pot, sprinkling the cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon between layers.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Rest for 10 minutes, invert onto a platter, and lift off the pot.