Chili Fish – Cod cooked Indo-Chinese Style

Chili Fish – Cod Cooked Indo – Chinese Style

Prep Time: 40 minutes (includes time to marinate the fish)

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Serves 4-6 people

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

2 teaspoons coriander seeds

2 limes

1 inch piece ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

6 cloves of garlic

2 pounds cod fillets cut into 2 inch pieces

Oil for shallow frying

1 cup small red onions, quartered and then layers removed

10 green chilies, cut into 4ths length wise

1/2 cup light soy sauce

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method of Preparation

1. Place the cumin and coriader in a small blender. Add in the lime juice and process to a paste.

2. Add in the ginger, garlic and the continue grinding until smooth.

3. Mix the spice paste over the fish and coat the fish evenly and set aside for about 20 minutes.

4. Heat the oil in a large wider skillet and place the fish in a single layer and cook for about 4 minutes on each side. Make sure that the oil is very hot, but cook the fish on medium heat.

5. Remove the fish carefully and strain the oil and return to the skillet. Depending on the amount of fish that you are cooking, this stage might need to be done in batches. It is imporant not to crowd out the pan to ensure a good crisp texture.

6. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes until the onion turns lightly translucent.

7. Add in the fish and the green chilies with the soy sauce and stir lightly. Cook for about 3-4 minutes to allow the heat from the chilies to be released. Serve immediately!