⚡ Quick Recipe
Fish Rice
Course: MainCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Medium
Servings
3-4
servings
Prep time
10
minutes
Cooking time
15
minutes
Calories
300-400
kcal
Ingredients
Fish (whole) ½1/2 kg
Vegetable oil 21/2 tbsp
Black pepper (powder) a pinch
Garlic paste ½ teaspoon
Onion (sliced) 1-piece
Boiled rice ½1/2 kg
Red chili (powder) ¼ teaspoon
Ajwain (powder) a pinch
Ginger paste ½ teaspoon
Salt (to taste)
Ketchup, mayonnaise (as needed)
Directions
- Clean out the fish guts and wash the fish thoroughly with fresh water.
- Mix crushed ajwain, chili, salt, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- Rub the spice mix all over and inside the fish.
- Let it marinate for a few hours, covered.
- Heat some oil in a pan, toss in sliced onions.
- Once onions are brown, add the fish and a splash of water.
- Let it cook on low heat.
- Water dries up, give the fish a nice fry.
- Add boiled rice when the fish is dark brown, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- After that, take out the fish along with rice in a dish.
- Serve it hot with ketchup and mayonnaise on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh fish for best flavor, and don’t overcook it.
- You can add spices like cilli powder, garam masala, or lemon juice for extra taste.
- Marinate for at least 2–3 hours.
- A pinch of turmeric or garam masala can give a richer flavor.