Libyan Spicy Fish (Haraimi)

Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
6 cloves, peeled, crushed
1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
salt, to taste
juice of 1 lemon
2 lbs. fillet of red snapper, grouper or cod
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. tomato puree
2 tomatoes , roughly chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. caraway seeds

1. Mix together the crushed garlic, cumin, salt and lemon in a small mixing bowl.Pour into a
resealable plastic bag and place the fish fillets in it .Shake the bag until the fish fillets are
evenly coated.Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion, tomato puree,
chili powder, turmeric and caraway seeds.Stir for about 5-6 minutes .Add 1 cup of water
then add the fish to the pan along with the marinade.Cover and cook fish for an additional 10
to 12 minutes or until fish begins to flake.

3. Remove fish from pan and serve immediately.

Loubia Tripoli (Tripoli Black-Eyed Peas )

A neighbor of mine recently gave me several cans of black-eyed peas so I was wondering what to do with them.Then I remembered I had this recipe in my collection called Tripoli Black-Eyed Peas.I've had this recipe for several years but could never get around to making it so I figured now was as good a time as any.I don't know much about this recipe as I have it written down and there is no mention of it's source.I don't know if it comes from Tripoli in Libya or Tripoli in Lebanon.I'm not sure if it's even Middle Eastern as I've always associated black-eyed peas with the cuisine of the Southern USA.If anyone knows anything behind the history of this particular recipe and its origins, please let me know.

Servings:4
Ingredients:
1/2 small onion, thinly chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3c black eyed-peas(canned),drained and rinsed
1-1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 celery stalks,chopped
1/2c fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. salt
black pepper
lemon wedges, to serve

1.In a large serving bowl, combine all the ingredients together and mix till evenly combined.
2.Serve with lemon wedges.

Shorba Libiya (Libyan Soup)

Libyan cuisine is well known for excelling in two things-soups and desserts. Here's a nice soup recipe from Libya which is always served at the start of virtually every meal.It is not only very easy to make but it is very nourishing.

4 Servings

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped

8 oz boneless beef or lamb, cut into small pieces

1 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 c water

1 tsp. tomatoe paste

salt

1/2 c pearl barley(or can subs. 7 oz.can chickpeas, rinsed& drained)

1 tbsp.fresh lemon juice

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.Saute the onion and meat for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.Add the parsley and cinnamon.



2. Pour in the water. Add tomatoe paste and salt.Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.Add the barley or chickpeas, if using.Lower the heat and cook for another 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender.Add lemon juice and serve.