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Masgouf recipe
Savor the smoky flavors of this traditional Iraqi dish.
Ingredients
- 1 whole fish
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 lemons
- 30 g fresh parsley
How to make Masgouf
- Clean the whole fish thoroughly, removing all insides and scales, then score the sides with shallow cuts.
- In a bowl, mix 60 ml of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
- Coat the fish evenly with the spice mixture, ensuring every part is well covered.
- Let the fish marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare a grill or open flame, heating it until medium-high, ideal for cooking fish.
- Place the fish on the grill, cooking for 20-30 minutes, turning halfway through for even cooking.
- Monitor the fish as it cooks until it’s flaky, and the skin is nicely charred.
- Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the fish hot with lemon wedges on the side and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
What is Masgouf?
Masgouf is a traditional dish from Iraq, grilled, and takes about 120 minutes from start to finish. It is built around olive oil and fresh parsley. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Masgouf take?
At 120 minutes it is slower than 79% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 119 dishes built on olive oil. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Masgouf?
Marinating the fish enhances its smoky flavor during grilling.
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