Kalluun — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Fresh fish marinated in lemon, garlic, and spices, fried until crispy golden and served over fragrant rice with spicy xawaash sauce.

Ingredients

1 Clean fish thoroughly, make diagonal slashes on both sides, and place in a baking tray.
2 Mix lime juice, garlic, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then rub all over the fish.
3 Marinate for twenty minutes, turning once to ensure both sides absorb the seasoning.
4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5 Fry fish for five minutes per side until the coating is crispy and golden and the flesh flakes easily.
6 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.