THE BLACK-GOLD COD

(Our Play on South Indian Black Pepper Fish)

THE BLACK-GOLD COD

Ingredients: 2 Cod fillets (approx 350g total), 2 tbsp Black peppercorns (coarsely crushed), 1 tsp Fennel seeds, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste, Fresh lime, 10 Curry leaves...

Ingredients

  • 2 Cod fillets (approx 350g total)
  • 2 tbsp Black peppercorns (coarsely crushed)
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • Fresh lime
  • 10 Curry leaves

Cooking Method

  1. The Coat Rub ginger-garlic and turmeric into the fish; let rest for 5 minutes.
  2. The Scorch Heat oil until shimmering; sizzle fennel and curry leaves, then add the fish skin-side down.
  3. The Marriage Sprinkle the crushed pepper heavily over the fish; flip and sear until the crust is dark and spicy.
  4. The Final Flourish Serve with a final squeeze of lime juice to lift the heat.

Cuisine: Indian

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