A light, fragrant Maltese fish broth perfumed with garlic, tomatoes, and fresh marjoram, served with crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
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500g mixed white fish fillets, cubed
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1L fish stock or water
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4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large onion, diced
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3 tbsp olive oil
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Bunch of fresh marjoram
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Salt, pepper
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Rice or small pasta (optional)
Instructions
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1
Heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
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2
Add tomatoes and tomato paste, cook 5 min.
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3
Pour in fish stock, add marjoram. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 min.
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4
Add fish cubes and rice if using. Cook 8-10 min until fish is just flaked.
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5
Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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6
Serve hot with crusty bread and extra lemon wedges.
Did You Know?
Aljotta is the traditional Good Friday meal in Malta, when the islands observe a strict fast from meat.