Hake With Zhoug And Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by preparing the yellow split pea dhal. Rinse the split peas and cook them in a pot with water until tender. Drain and set aside.
• STEP 2.In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onions, garlic, and spices until fragrant. Add the cooked split peas and vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth.
• STEP 3.For the zhoug, blend cilantro, parsley, garlic, chili peppers, cumin, coriander, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• STEP 4.Season the hake fillets with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pan and cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
• STEP 5.Serve the hake fillets on a bed of yellow split pea dhal, topped with zhoug sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• To save time, you can prepare the yellow split pea dhal and zhoug sauce in advance and store them in the refrigerator.
• If you prefer a milder heat, remove the seeds from the chili peppers before blending them into the zhoug sauce.
• Feel free to customize the spices in the yellow split pea dhal according to your taste preferences.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover yellow split pea dhal can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• The zhoug sauce can be stored in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• When serving leftovers, gently reheat the yellow split pea dhal and hake fillets in a pan over low heat.