Stew
Chraime (Hraimi)

Chraime (Hraimi)

Libya

55Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A fiery Tripolitanian and Libyan-Jewish dish of firm white fish simmered in a garlicky red sauce loud with paprika, caraway and cumin, traditionally served on Friday nights.

Equipment
  • Wide shallow pan with lid
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon
  • Knife
Ingredients
Firm white fish (grouper, sea bass or cod), thick fillets or steaks800 g
Garlic cloves8
Tomato paste3 tbsp
Hot paprika2 tbsp
Sweet paprika1 tbsp
Ground caraway1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Cayenne or ground dried chilli1 tsp
Olive oil120 ml
Water250 ml
Lemon1
Fresh coriander, chopped1 small bunch
Salt1 tsp, or to taste

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