Basa is a Vietnamese fresh water fish that cooks very fast and does not have the typical fishy smell.It acquires the taste of gravy or spices it is cooked with, which makes it very versatile.
Serves 3
1. Basa fish fillets( bite sized chunks) – 500 gms
2. Onion( sliced) – 1 medium
3. Tomatoes(sliced) – 1 medium
4.Dried oregano – 2 tbsps
5.Fresh or dried basil – 1 tsp (if dried) and 8-10 leaves(if fresh)
6.Paprika powder – 1 tsp
7.Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
8.Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tbsp
9.Parmesan cheese – 2 tbsp
10.Garlic cloves ( sliced ) – 3
11. Salt to taste.
Procedure
1.Heat olive oil in a wide non-stick pan.
2.Add onion and garlic and cook it on high heat.
3.When it starts to turn brown, add tomatoes,paprika powder,pepper powder,oregano,salt and cook for 5 mins.
4.Watch till oil starts to seperate and the tomatoes turn soft.
5.Now,add the fish chunks and gently toss to coat it with the spices and oil.
6.Cover and cook for 5 mins on medium heat.
7.Break one chunk to check whether the fish has been cooked or not .(When cooked through the fish appears white in colour ).
8. Now, add basil and parmesan.Stir and mix well.( Handle delicately)
9.Serve hot.
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Thank You so much I would love for this recipe to be shared, Its a traditional Indian dish
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Anuradha thank you so much for the approval. I will go ahead and post on my blog and link back to you. Hope to get to this shortly. Thanks again for your permission and sharing you recipes on The Recipe Hunter
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This looks very nice!
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Thank you so much.
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I am always looking for new ways with fish, this sounds great. Thank you for sharing.
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This cooks so fast that basa has become one of my favourite ingredients now.I am glad you like it.
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You have an amazing blog with lovely recipes.I am ready to explore them.
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Thank you so much Anuradha, I love your blog, such great recipes.
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