Yemenite Fish

Hawaij is a Yemenite spice blend - easy to make ad it keeps for months. click for our recipe

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups water
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon hawaij
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 chopped leek, whites only
• 3 pounds firm fish fillets cut to 3-inch pieces

METHOD

Mix oil, water, tomato sauce, paprika and hawaij in a large skillet and simmer on a low flame for 15 minutes. Stir in leek.

Put fish pieces carefully into pan, making sure to keep them intact. Simmer on a low flame for 15 minutes. Remove from flame and let cool. Remove fish pieces to a serving dish and pour sauce on top.

Serves: 6

Contributor: Elinoar Moore

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