Tilapia Fish with Fisherman's Rice
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fish
Spices
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon fish spice
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon crushed chili
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Marinade
- 6 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vinegar
Rice
- 3 cups short-grain rice
- 2 large chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 medium grated carrot
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon salt
Frying and coating
- corn oil for frying
- flour for coating
- starch for coating
Preparation
In a bowl, place all the spices and mix them well then divide into two halves
Clean the fish and open the belly
In a container, place the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, and half of the spice mixture, add a little water to make a liquid marinade and place the fish in it for one hour
Remove the fish from the marinade and set it aside to drain, do not discard the marinade
Add one cup of water to the marinade, add one teaspoon of salt, mix well to dissolve and set aside
In a bowl, place about half a cup of flour and starch, coat the fish inside and out with the flour mixture, set aside then repeat the coating and shake off excess flour
Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, be cautious as the fish is coated with a watery marinade
Dip each fish piece in the marinade for a few seconds to coat quickly, ensuring marinade enters the belly, then immediately place in the hot oil, repeat with remaining fish and fry until golden brown, flip to the other side
In a pot, place half a cup of the oil used for frying the fish, add the onions and stir until browned, add the sugar and continue stirring until the sugar caramelizes
Add the remaining spices, garlic, carrot, and dill, stir until the carrot wilts
Add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, add salt, add the rice and stir gently to absorb some water
Cover the pot and cook the rice on low heat until fully done
Tips
When frying the fish, ensure no water drops into the oil and stand at a safe distance from the skillet
Use the oil from frying the fish for cooking the rice to enhance flavor
