Jasheed / Maleh Style Spiced Flaked Fish with Lime, Chili & Ghee Rice – Authentic United Arab Emirates Recipe
Coastal Emirati fishermen’s favorite sautéing flaked fish with caramelized onions, turmeric, and zesty black lime.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Flaked white ocean fish or tuna, Caramelized onions and green chilies, Fluffy white basmati rice with cardamom ghee, Ground dried black lime (loomi), Turmeric
Ingredients for Jasheed / Maleh Style Spiced Flaked Fish with Lime, Chili & Ghee Rice (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaked white ocean fish or tuna, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups caramelized onions and green chilies, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup fluffy white basmati rice with cardamom ghee
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ground dried black lime (loomi)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional United Arab Emirates seasoning (turmeric, Emirati bzar, fresh lime juice, cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ground dried black lime (loomi) for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add flaked white ocean fish or tuna and caramelized onions and green chilies along with turmeric, Emirati bzar, fresh lime juice, cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with fluffy white basmati rice with cardamom ghee and serve straight from the skillet.