Fish Dopeaja

Ingredients

• Fish (preferably small, cut into small pieces) 1 cup
• Sliced onions: 1/2 cups
• Red chili powder/paste (red) 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder/paste 1 tsp
• Onion paste 2 tbsp
• Ginger paste 1/8 tsp
• Black Pepper paste 1/4 tsp
• Shredded dhania leaves (cilantro) personal taste
• Scallions/Onion leaves 2 tbsp
• Oil 1/3 cup
• Salt 1 tsp
• Tomato 2 medium

Procedure

1. Works best with small fish. Try shrimp or any fresh-water fish cut into very small pieces.
2. After heating the oil add all the powder/paste spices and fry for a couple of minutes. You might add a little bit of water if you are using powders only. Make sure you don’t burn the spices. (Include the onion pastes)
3. Add the shredded onions and the fish. Add 1/2 cup of water and the salt. Cover the dish and medium-hi heat.
4. When the water has almost evaporated, add tomatoes, cilantero, and the onion leaves. Heat under low-medium heat till the oil starts to float.
5. You are done, now eat.

Ginger Mix Recipe

Ingredients :

125 g very young and fresh ginger

5 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1.5 tablespoon sesame oil

3 tablespoons sesame seeds

12 cloves garlic, sliced

Salt to taste

Method :

Use a sharp knife to scrape the skin off the ginger and cut into very thin slices. Then cut the slices into fine strips. Marinate the ginger strips in lemon juice for an hour and it will turn pink. Use a small frying pan to heat up the peanut oil. Fry the sliced garlic in slow heat until pale golden. Remove and drain on absorbent paper. Allow to cool and become crisp.

Use a frying pan to toaste the sesame seeds over moderate heat until golden brown. Set aside on a plate to cool. When time to serve, drain the marinated ginger and put in a bowl. Add salt to taste and sprinkle with garlic and sesame seeds. Toss lightly to mix.