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Jasheed Recipe – Emirati Minced Shark

Jesheed is aclassic Emirati dish that consists of shredded fish, usually babyshark or other similar firm white fish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gram baby shark or firm white fish
  • 1 pcs medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 pcs cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 pcs dried black lime (loomi), crushed
  • 1 pcs Juice of lemon

Instructions
 

  • Boil fish with water, turmeric, and lemon. Cool, debone, and shred.
  • Sauté onions and garlic until golden.
  • Add spices and crushed black lime.
  • Add the fish and stir well.
  • Cook on low for 10–15 minutes.
  • Squeeze lemon juice and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with
Khameer bread or white rice
 
Storage
Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days