FISH KEBABS

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Provided by Kiran Desai

Yield Makes 6 (first course or hors d'oeuvre) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 lb skinless catfish or tilapia fillet, pin bones removed and fish cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably thick, such as Greek)
1 tablespoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely grated (with a rasp) garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh green chile, such as serrano or Thai, including seeds, or to taste
Rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 1/2 to 2 cups vegetable oil
Accompaniment: cilantro mint chutney
Special Equipment
about 18 (6-inch) bamboo skewers if serving as an hors d'oeuvre

Steps:

Purée fish with yogurt in a food processor until smooth.
Stir together ginger, garlic, chile, salt, cumin, coriander, and turmeric in a large bowl, then add fish and cilantro and stir until seasonings are evenly distributed.
Spread bread crumbs on a plate. Wet hands slightly, then form 2 tablespoons fish mixture into an oval about 3 inches long. Flatten oval slightly, then transfer to crumbs and turn to coat lightly. Transfer to a tray lined with wax paper. Make about 17 more patties in same manner.
Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry patties in 2 batches, gently turning over once or twice with tongs, until golden and just cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer as fried to paper towels to drain.
If serving as an hors d'oeuvre, put each patty on a skewer and serve with chutney for dipping. If serving as a first course, divide patties among 6 plates (about 3 per person) and drizzle with chutney.

Kennedy Carter

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These kebabs were delicious! The marinade was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly.

Fitsum Sileshi

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I loved these kebabs! The fish was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making them again.

Mb Motiyar

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The kebabs were a bit dry, but still tasty.

Samin khan

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These kebabs were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely make them again.

Kgomotso Mmapitso

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I followed the recipe exactly and the kebabs turned out great! The fish was tender and juicy, and the marinade was flavorful.

Mazen Karam

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These kebabs were amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

Kelli Cooper

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The fish kebabs were a bit dry, but the marinade was delicious.

Shonquele Ramos

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These kebabs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.

Margaret Mwai

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I've made these fish kebabs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the marinade is flavorful without being overpowering.