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    Bahraini-Style Baked Hammour & Dakkus

    October 22, 2017 | Leave a Comment

    One of the most popular dishes in our house, and a lot of Bahraini households, is hammour (a fish also known as grouper). It’s a local, meaty fish and it’s a favourite for a reason — it’s delicious. There are several ways that it’s served, usually either pan-fried as a whole fish with skin-on, or gently roasted on a barbeque with smouldering coals.

    Hot off the barbeque is a fantastic way to eat it, but since not everyone has ready access to that, I figured I’d showcase an alternative in the oven. I also wanted to show Bahraini Dakkus, a spiced tomato sauce we like to serve with fish.

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    Bahraini-Style Baked Hammour & Dakkus
     
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    A delicious, spiced tomato sauce that is local to the Gulf region, Dakkus is a great addition to fish dishes, as well as white meats
    Recipe type: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
    Ingredients
    • 4 hammour fillets*
    • 2 medium red onions
    • 1 lemon
    • 6 garlic cloves
    • 3 tomatoes, diced
    • 1 bunch of coriander
    • 2-3 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 tbsp turmeric
    • ½ tbsp black lime powder
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • salt and pepper
    Instructions
    1. Line your baking tray with aluminum, enough so you can fold it over the top and create a parcel.
    2. Slice one onion and one lemon lengthways and lay them out, then lay your fish on top. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Pop into the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180C/350F.
    4. Dice up your tomatoes and onions, then crush and dice your garlic.
    5. Fry your onions off in a little olive oil until they start to brown. Add your chopped coriander and spices to the mix and cook off the powder for a few minutes until it incorporates and forms a semi-paste.
    6. Add your chopped tomatoes and stir, letting it all mix for 2-3 minutes.
    7. Add your tomato paste and salt to taste, about 1-2 tsp. Leave to simmer and reduce for 20 minutes.
    8. Once your fish is ready, get it out of the oven. It will have half-steamed, half-roasted and will easily fall off the fork.
    9. Once your dakkus is cooked, you can choose to blend it or leave it chunky. I like blitzing it a little bit to make it smoother, but stopping before its completely smooth.
    Notes
    * if you can’t get hammour/grouper where you’re based, swap it for sea bass, cod, or another meaty white fish
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    Once your fish is ready, get it out of the oven. It will have half-steamed, half-roasted and will easily fall off the fork.

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    Once your dakkus is cooked, you can choose to blend it or leave it chunky. I like blitzing it a little bit to make it smoother, but stopping before its completely smooth.

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    I served mine on a bed of wilted spinach, but you can pair it with rice or vegetables. This made a fantastic light but hearty lunch for me. You’ll have more dakkus than you’ll need for this meal, probably, but it stores well for up to a week in the fridge.

    What’s your favourite way to eat local fish?

    As always, bilafiya
    (well wishes and wellbeing)

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    Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Mains, Recipes Tagged With: Bahrain, Bahraini food, baked fish, baked grouper, baked hammour, Dakkus, dinner, fish dishes, GCC, grouper, Gulf Food, hammour, lunch ideas, lunch meals, Saudi, tomato sauce

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