Sea Food And Fish – Fish Chili Bhutuwa (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Fish Stir-Fried in Chilies)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. trout fillets (asala macha), cut into 1-in pieces
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 5 garlic gloves, halved
• 1 in. ginger, julienned
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon roasted cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 5 dried red chilies
• 1 cup green onions, cut in 1 in. length
• 1 cup red bell pepper, cut in 1-in. strips
• 3 tablespoons oil for browning
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil for stir-frying
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Combine fish, lemon juice, turmeric, salt and pepper and allow marinating for 30 minutes.
• In a non-stick pan heat three tablespoons of oil over high heat.
• Put fish pieces in oil and brown on all sides until almost cooked; reserve in a bowl.
• In a processor, blend chopped onion, garlic, ginger, chili paste, roasted cumin and mustard seeds, and lemon juice into a smooth paste.
• In a non-stick pan heat two tablespoons of oil.
• Add dried red chilies and fry till dark.
• Add spice paste; fry for another couple of minutes until the oil starts to separate from the spices.
• Transfer browned fish to the pan, add salt and pepper and stir continuously to coat for about two to three minutes.
• Add red bell pepper and green onions; stir for another five minutes or so until vegetables are cooked. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Drain excess oil, if necessary. Serve with steamed rice and roti (flat bread).

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com./soup.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi