Fresh fish marinated in lemon, garlic, and spices, fried until crispy golden and served over fragrant rice with spicy xawaash sauce.
Instructions
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Clean fish thoroughly, make diagonal slashes on both sides, and place in a baking tray.
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Mix lime juice, garlic, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then rub all over the fish.
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Marinate for twenty minutes, turning once to ensure both sides absorb the seasoning.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Fry fish for five minutes per side until the coating is crispy and golden and the flesh flakes easily.
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Serve on a bed of fragrant rice, topped with sliced onions and fresh cilantro.
Did You Know?
The Somali coastline stretches over 3,000 kilometers, the longest in mainland Africa, providing an incredible variety of fresh fish.
The Story Behind Kalluun
Kalluun celebrates Somalia's extraordinary coastline, the longest in mainland Africa, where fishing communities have harvested the Indian Ocean's bounty for millennia. Coastal Somalis developed a distinctive approach to preparing fish, emphasizing fresh citrus marinades and bold spicing that complement the natural sweetness of ocean-fresh catch. This dish represents a side of Somali cuisine that is less well-known internationally but equally important to Somali culinary identity.
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