I am a huge fan of Moroccan cuisine. In fact, our whole family is. We have eaten Moroccan fish in restaurants before, and yet, I have never tried this dish called ‘Chraime’ here in Israel. Not long ago, we were at a friend’s place for dinner and had this delicious fish there. Turns out Ziv grew up eating this dish in his ‘Kibbutz’. And now my Aadi has also fallen in love with this fish.
Chraime – Fish in tomato sauce
Saute – In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the onions and saute until lightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes.Pro tip – Adding a slight caramelization to the onions will enhance the flavor of this dish. Spices – Add the spices and tomato paste. Saute for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Tomatoes – Add the chopped tomatoes and combine well. Cover the pot and let simmer for 10 minutes. Then, mash the softened tomatoes with a vegetable masher.Pro tip – Mashing the tomatoes will make a smooth sauce that will be soaked into the fish beautifully. Fish – Add the water and combine well. Then gently place the fish pieces in the tomato sauce making sure to tuck them into the sauce. Simmer – Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Flip the fish and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle some cilantro or parsley. Cover the pan and cook another 5 to 8 minutes until the fish is ready. Garnish – When done, taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Enjoy!
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So, it’s a very special dish, and I can see why. I learned something new. Of course, since then, I have made this a few times and am happy to say both Ziv and Aadi really enjoy it. And we make it a few times during the year, but not necessarily on Fridays or the above holidays. Thank you for sharing - Save for later
