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Fish Tagine

Essaouira — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh

A traditional Essaouira fish tagine, rich in flavor and aroma.

Fish Tagine

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⏱️ 20 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 400 g of swordfish, cut into pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 100 g of toasted almonds
  • 200 ml of water
  • 100 ml of lemon juice
  • 100 ml of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of saffron
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 g of soy beans
  • 200 g of mixed vegetables, chopped

Method

  1. In a pot, sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil.
  2. Add the fish and cook for a few minutes.
  3. Add the water, lemon juice, saffron, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the soy beans and vegetables on top of the fish.
  5. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with a sprinkle of toasted almonds.
  7. Enjoy the Essaouira fish tagine!

The story

The fish tagine of Essaouira has a long history, being a local specialty found in the markets and family tables of the region.

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