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Feseekh (Salted Cured Mullet)

Feseekh (Salted Cured Mullet)

Egypt

20Minutes
HardLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

The traditional salted, sun-cured grey mullet eaten at the spring festival of Sham el-Nessim; because improperly cured fish can cause fatal poisoning, it is safest bought ready-made from a licensed fasakhani rather than fermented at home.

Equipment
  • Serving plate
  • Sharp knife
  • Bowl
  • Colander
Ingredients
Feseekh (ready-cured, from a licensed fasakhani)600 g
Lemons3
Onion, sliced1
Fresh chilli (optional)1
Olive oil3 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Baladi bread, spring onions and salad (to serve)1 set

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