Jasheed

Authentic Emirati Jasheed recipe featuring shredded white fish simmered with traditional spices, onions, tomatoes, and dried black lime over white rice.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 50 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

70 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 50m

Level Medium

About this recipe

Authentic Emirati Jasheed recipe featuring shredded white fish simmered with traditional spices, onions, tomatoes, and dried black lime over white rice.

A traditional Emirati delicacy featuring shredded fish cooked with aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and dried lime.

Instructions

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the fish, one dried black lemon, the cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the fish is fully cooked through.
20 min
Remove the fish from the broth and let it cool slightly. Discard the skin and any bones. Carefully shred the fish meat into fine pieces and set aside. Strain and reserve 1 cup of the fish broth.
In a clean pot or wide pan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, Bezar spice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften down into a rich paste.
5 min
Add the shredded fish and the remaining pierced dried black lemon to the pan. Pour in the reserved 1 cup of fish broth. Stir well to coat the fish in the spice mixture.
Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes so the fish absorbs all the flavors. Stir in the fresh cilantro just before turning off the heat. Serve hot over a bed of freshly cooked white rice.
15 min

Nutrition

Calories 450

Protein 36g

Carbs 42g

Fat 14g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 4g

Sodium 590mg

Serving Size 1 portion

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 50 min

Total 70 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.0
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.0
Would Make Again 9.5

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Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An authentic, deeply flavorful Emirati classic that highlights traditional coastal spices.

Pros

Rich traditional flavor
Healthy protein option
Perfect for seafood lovers

Cons

Requires careful deboning of the fish

Overview

A traditional Emirati delicacy featuring shredded fish cooked with aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and dried lime.

AI Insights

Summary

Authentic Emirati Jasheed recipe featuring shredded white fish simmered with traditional spices, onions, tomatoes, and dried black lime over white rice.

Tips

Ensure all small bones are carefully removed after boiling the fish
Pierce the dried black lemon (Loomi) to release its deep citrus flavor into the dish
Serve immediately while hot over freshly steamed Basmati rice