Georgian Poached Flounder with Tomatoes Recipe
Serves/Makes: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 pound flounder or sole fillets, cut into serving pieces
- 1 medium onion, peeled, thinly sliced, and separated into individual rings
- 1 cup water
- 2 whole cloves
- 3 allspice berries
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or less, to taste)
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- Minced dill or cilantro (if served with potatoes use dill, if rice use cilantro)
- Season the fish with salt to taste and place in a pan. Strew the onion rings and herbs over it. Add water, cloves, allspice, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and poach, covered, until the fish is done, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet and fry the tomatoes over medium heat with pepper, cayenne, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, breaking up the tomatoes with a fork. Cook until thickened for 7 - 8 minutes.
- Remove the poached fish to a serving platter, along with onions and herbs. Spoon the above prepared tomato sauce over the fish and serve, garnished with minced dill or cilantro.
Note:
This recipe for Georgian Poached Flounder with Tomatoes serves/makes: 2
Main Ingredient: Flounder/Plaice
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Georgian


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