Kaluun Iyo Bariis

Kaluun Iyo Bariis is a popular type of fish preparation to eat with rice. It requires cooking fish in oil and seasoning with some vegetables. This dish is not only delicious but also very nutritious. It is considered a nutritious meal.

Ingredients:

2 x 1 lb (900 g) red snapper (whole)
2 Garlic clove(s)
2 tsp (10 mL) salt
1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ginger (grated)
1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric powder
2 tsp (10 mL) xawaash
2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
1 cup(s) (140 g) all-purpose (plain) flour
Canola oil – for deep frying

Tips for choosing to buy fish: Fish is fresh and shiny, not smelly. It has clear, convex, and bright red eyes. It also has firm flesh that bounces back when lightly pressed.

Directions:

Score both sides of the fish. Wash and dry.
Put the garlic and salt in the mortar and grind. Grind and form a paste.
Add fresh ginger, ground black pepper, turmeric powder, xawaash, and lime juice. Mix well. You can replace xawaash with berbere or curry powder, cumin powder.
Rub the sauce evenly over the fish.
Marinated cavity. If you have time, leave the fish in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. If you don't have it, fry it right away.
Put the dough on a plate and then put the fish in the bowl of flour.
Coat with flour.
Fry in canola oil at 375°F / 190°C. Heat over medium heat. Make sure the oil is deep enough to cover the entire fish.
Fry each fish for 3-4 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the skin is crispy.