Balik Pilaki Recipe

Name: Balik Pilaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fish: whole red mullet or mackerel, or a piece of a larger fish, sliced; Olive oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 2 green peppers, seeded and sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 pound tomatoes, skinned and sliced; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; Salt and pepper; About a dozen green or black olives, pitted or not (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds fish: whole red mullet or mackerel, or a piece of a larger fish, sliced
Olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
2 green peppers, seeded and sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound tomatoes, skinned and sliced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Salt and pepper
About a dozen green or black olives, pitted or not (optional)

1
Pan-fry the fish in a few tablespoons olive oil until lightly colored but not quite cooked inside, then lift out and reserve.
2
Clean the pan.
3
Fry the onions in 3 tablespoons oil until soft and golden.
4
Add the sliced green peppers and fry until soft and sweet.
5
Add the chopped garlic and fry for a moment more.
6
Finally, add the tomatoes, chopped parsley, and tomato paste diluted in about 1/2 cup water.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir well, bring to the boil, and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Lay the fish in the sauce carefully, so that the pieces are well covered, and cook for a further 510 minutes or until done, adding a little water if necessary.
9
A few olives, blanched in boiling water to remove excess salt, can be added towards the end.
10
Arrange the fish in a serving dish with sauce over it.
11
Serve cold.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fish: whole red mullet or mackerel, or a piece of a larger fish, sliced, Olive oil, 2 large onions, sliced, 2 green peppers, seeded and sliced, and more.

Yes, Balik Pilaki falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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