Fahad Inc. Dishes: Fried Fish

Fahad Inc. Dishes

Sa-mak ma-ga-lee ~ Fried Fish

Serves 6

Fried fish is served daily in many homes throughout the UAE. While some prefer to eat it dry with white boiled steamed rice, others may make a tomato gravy to serve as an accompaniment. Personally, I like both.
Sliced limes are a must for presenting this dish - the juice brings out the full flavour of the fish. Fresh herbs are also served , as are radishes and often saloona is served as a side dish.

2lbs (950gms) small to medium fish - safi, zu-badi, umma, small sha-rie
112 cup fresh lemon juice
6 cloves garlic crushed
bezar to coat
salt to taste

Wash fish, clean well leaving on heads, make sure scales are all removed and fish degutted. Rub with salt and bezar. Place on plate, cover with lemon juice and garlic.
Leave to marinate for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, take from marinade and pat dry. Fry in hot oil on both sides until brown, drain and keep hot until ready to eat.