🇴🇲 Omani Cuisine

Maqliya

Omani Fried Fish Bites

Prep Time 30 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 336 kcal

Bite-sized pieces of fresh fish coated in a spiced flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. A popular coastal snack that showcases Oman's abundant seafood.

Ingredients

500g firm white fish, cubed
1 cup flour
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Lemon wedges

Instructions

1 Cut fish into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt.
2 Mix flour with cumin, turmeric, chili, and garlic powder.
3 Coat fish pieces in the spiced flour mixture, shaking off excess.
4 Deep fry in hot oil (180C) until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
5 Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Did You Know?

In the fishing port of Mutrah, freshly fried maqliya is sold right at the docks, still sizzling, to fishermen returning from their morning catch.