So today, I was very inspired with this gift. I crushed garlic (lots), chopped an onion, squeezed some lemon juice, brought out my magical ingredient (olive oil from Beino, Akkar) and started on my masterpiece... all modesty apart, of course... It just adds flavor to the story... So, I thoroughly washed the fish with lemon juice and water. Drained the pieces well. Mixed garlic, lemon juice, added a teaspoon of paprika and poured the whole mixture on the appetizing fish. I added the chopped onions, and chopped lots of fresh cilantro (coriander) to finish the work. A sprinkle of salt and the fish was ready to be cooked in the hot oven. It is very important to preheat the oven when baking, I always say... Now I'm going to sit down with my family and relish the savor of this delicious gift from Syria, Thanks Sleiman!
The fish before / after it was cooked! Can you smell the coriander???? OK, I'm definitely hungry!
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3 comments:
Gotta keep up on my reading, I just read your latest 3 posts and I'm so excited for you on all fronts!! Good on you.. and I love this fish, my mouth is watering!
The fish looks delicious! as does all food in Lebanon.
The olive oil you mentioned got my attention. My husband is from a little village in Akkar called Zirreh which is actually on land that is technically a part of Beino, but the people who live there (nufus) are from the neighboring village of Eyatt. Our house in Lebanon is built right almost at the Beino line, in the middle of a big expanse of Olive trees. That Olive oil is one of the best in Lebanon but not as well known as it should be.
I am in love with your blog. I just found it and am so glad that I did.
It inspires me to learn to cook well.
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