Description
Tender fish patties made from minced white fish, fresh herbs, and spices, simmered in a rich tomato sauce—an aromatic, comforting dish ideal with rice, couscous, or bread.
Ingredients
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- 600g firm white fish fillet, minced
- 60g crustless white bread, crumbled
- 150g onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 30g fresh parsley, chopped
- 30g fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs (medium), beaten
- Oil for frying
- 2 1/2 tbsp frying oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 125ml dry white wine
- 400g canned tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (or 1 small red chili)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix minced fish, crumbled bread, 150g onion, 4 garlic cloves, parsley, cilantro, cumin, salt, and beaten eggs. Form into small patties.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry patties for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add 2 1/2 tbsp oil if needed. Sauté 1 chopped onion until soft.
- Add cumin, paprika, and coriander. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine and reduce for 2 minutes.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, cayenne or chili, 1 garlic clove, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Gently nestle the fish patties into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Use any firm white fish like cod, haddock, or halibut.
- Adjust cayenne or chili to taste for heat preference.
- The patties can be shaped and chilled in advance for easier handling.
- Serve with rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
