This recipe is a deliciously different way to enjoy your Tuna fish.
Ton Balığı Yahnisi (Tuna Fish Stew)
Serves 4
Ingredients
600g tuna steaks
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 large cloves garlic, thickly sliced
2 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 green peppers, cored, seeded and chopped, or use a combination of green and red peppers
1 tbsp salça (tomato paste)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups/480ml very hot fish stock
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley to garnish
1 Turkish pide bread, lightly toasted, cut into fingers
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Method
Rinse the tuna steaks in cold water. Pat dry and rub with the salt. Cut into large cubes and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add onion and cook while stirring, until soft.
Add garlic slices, carrots and peppers and cook for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add the tomato puree and stir for 1 minute.
Add the tuna cubes, stir gently to coat with vegetable mixture, add the hot fish stock, lemon juice, cinnamon and paprika. Cover and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes or until the fish flakes when tested.
Divide the stew between 4 deep bowls, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with the toasted pide fingers.
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Note: other fish can also be used in place of tuna.
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