Fried Fish with Toum

Fried Fish with Toum is a delightful Lebanese dish that combines crispy, golden-brown fish with a creamy, garlicky sauce. This vegetarian seafood dish offers a unique blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (like cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 150 ml (or as needed)
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (for Toum)
• Ice water - 50 ml (for Toum)
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking until you achieve a smooth batter.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
4. Dip the fish fillets into the batter, ensuring they are well coated, then carefully place them in the hot oil.
5. Fry the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. For the Toum, crush the garlic cloves with salt in a mortar and pestle until you have a paste.
7. In a bowl, gradually whisk in the ice water and lemon juice while continuously mixing until the sauce is creamy and thick.
8. Serve the fried fish hot, drizzled with Toum and garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the fish, supporting muscle health.
• Garlic in Toum has anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.

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